The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

A B KRY STW YTH. I'RBR.TC I ;■ A RY.— Daring TB« week ending Wpdne.dav last, the :mml)pr of books issned by the 427. Miss Thomas, of 29, North Pfivifif. has, with her nsunl kindnw* presented the libra-v a, copv of the Laws of Christ for Common Lif. by R. W. Dale, LI D. v ACCIDENT.—Whilst two visitors, together with Mr Hath .Ton°s. were driving down the road which leads to the top of Pensrlais bill, the pony took fright and darted off. The trap was ultimately overturned, and the occupants thrown out. vll the party received some injuries, the ladies I)c.ij. the worst: on'e having I or face severely cut, and the other had a nasty gash at the bac1-- of the head. Mr Rath Jones also had a cut oil the side of his hend. Dr Abraham Thonvis attended the injured ones, and all are progressing nicely. The real cause of rhe accident was thrit the britching strap broke whilst- walking down the hill, and the pony feelirrr -h" tran loose behind and star'ed off. WRIT WKT:K.—Beginning on the Saturday pre- vious to Bank Holiday and continuing throughout the rest of the week, excursionists from all parts of the country have flocked into the town, and the promenade presented a busy appearance. In addition to the 10"al trips there were special fast excursions rnn from Leicester, Preston, Bir- mingham, Wolverhampton, Sale. Oswestry, Welsh- pod and Newtown, Manchester, Ravt.in, Stockport, ITarpurley, and C iiyhnrst, Reddish. To-day (.ViMirdav) excursions w.11 arrive from Oldham, Sale, Hol'inswond. and Ash ton. THE COLLEGE FABIA.V SonHTY.—In connection with this society Mr Hubert Bland, of the Executive of the London Fabian Society, on Wednesday delivered a lectnre on What socialism is." EMPLOYEES TKIP.—On Whit Tuesday the tailors and drapers in the employ of Messrs J. Richards and Co., Market-street, were generously treated to their annual outinsr by the firm. The party, nnmberin? twenty-five, left for Machynlleth bv thp moruiny train, which place they reached about 9-30. Having partaken of refreshments, the party drove to Dinas Mawddwy, returning in time to sit down to an excellent dinner pro. ;ded by Mr Jones. Lion Hotel, Machynlleth. The party returned home by the 7-20 train, after a good day's enjoy- ment. SCHOOL TREAT.—On Wednesday the annual treat in connection with the English Congregational School took place at Machynlleth. The children were taken to their destination by an early train, and the general rendezvous was the romantic valley of the Llyfnant. BOAT INSPECTION. The wise precaution of havinsr the pleasure boats inspected by a competent person has been decided upon by the Council, and Mi Hugh Jones, a practical boat builder, of Port- madoc, has made a ereneral inspection of the boats, and rhe pleasure crafts will now be put in a safe condition. STRANDED AT DIAMOND ISLE. It is reported that the steamship Glarayron, of which Captain Llovd, Borth, was master, has stranded at Diamond Isle. Mattprns. and has since broken in two. The crew, amongst which were local mon, numbered 24 hands, and they were all saved. MARKET COMMITTEE.—Councillor J. Watkin pre- sided over a meeting of this committee held on Tuesday evening and there were also present Councillor T. Griffiths (Mayor), Alderman Peter Jones, Councillors C. M. Williams and Isaac Hopkins.-The question of purchasing the slaughter house was discussed but it was agreed to defer the further discussion of the matter until confirmation was received of a report respecting the import of live stock into Wolverhampton. A NEW RATI-—A meeting of the Finance Com- mittee was held on Tuesday when there were present Conncillor J. Watkin presiding, Councillor T. Griffiths (mayor). Alderman Peter Jones, Councillors C. M. Williams and Isaac Hopkins.— The estimates of expenditure in connection with the general, district, and water rates were presented and it was decided to levy a 2s rate.

LLANBADARN FAWR. OBITUARY.—We regret to announce the death of Mrs Evans, the wife of Mr Thomas Evaus, warder of H.M. Prison at Worcester, and daughter of the late Mr Thomas Simon, postmaster and parish clerk, Llanbadarn Fawr, which took place on Sundav, May 17th, after a short illness. Deceased was brought up at Llanbadarn, and had been maid to Lady Hills-Johnes for upwards of nine years, and was much respected by all with whom she came in contact. Much sympathy was shown by the inhabitants of the village towards the family in their sad bereavement. The funeral took place on Thursday, May 21st, and was largely attended. The following, amongst others, sent wreaths and flowers: Lady Hills-Johnes, iUrs Hills-Johnes, Sir James Hills-Jones, Dalaucotting Mr Matthews, Miss Price, Miss Dixon, Miss Evans, Dolancotting; Capt Cosens, Bronpadarn; Mrs Morgan, Nant- ceirio; Mr and Mrs Hughes, Glynpadarn; Miss Pattie Roberts, the Ferns; Miss Eddie Lewis, Lis- burne terrace Miss A Edwards, Gogerddan Arms Miss Lizzie Evans, Glyn Cottage; 3frs D Jones, Taiivforwent; Mr Edward Jones, Tanvforwent; Misses M and A Thomas, Llanbadarn; Mrs Trem- bath, Xeath; Mr and Mrs Constable, Worcester; Mr and Mrs Middleton, Worcester; Mr and Mrs Colville, Fronfraith Mr and Mrs Mas tell, Loves. grove; Misses M E and M Simon.

MACHYNLLETH. OTTEP Hrxx.—On Thursday Mr Buckley's otter oun s hunted the river Dovey below Machynlleth, in kllling two otters. A large RPWI ° 'es ANFL gentlemen attended the hunt. F°R\ALOtJR-—The Liverpool Shipwreck S°Ciety have P^ented a silver Henry HamtA T6- °f tha'"k3 ro PC" 201' B" hold of the reins Sa Everton road on the ni°ht oTS 2?rh 'Y T ? The driver, who was drank v, 'a iT APn1' and seriously injured The r & rown ing on to the reins, lasted do^' h°.ld- cab and run over, receiving iniunVa ? V a has not yet recovered. P.C H r°^1 1C Sergt. Hamer of this town. ainer is a son of ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday morn.'™ A* Phelps, Newlands. met with an n -i' t5ac'sv^^e Sail way Station. He was starting eai at t^le while walking on the platform caught h* a sheet which was bemg used by the nnW C in are enirasred painting the station, and fell" ers.^>1Q injury to his face. Dr. Rees, Cyfartha Worw! happened to be in the station, attended to^-0 injuries, and he was able to proceed on his ion-* HOLIDAYS.—Monday being fine a large NUMB7' of persons from here went to Aberystwyth and other places on the coast. On Tuesday a la i .o Innists name to t.ho 1. na!Miitroiciwuo.vU.~ TroM Preston, all 1, fter having breakfast at the Wvnn- stay Hotel, di ve in brakes to Talyllyn. "Tho Abervstwvth Cycling Club also canio to the town, and made tho Lion Hotel tr.eir headquarters. The number <-f cyclists that passed throusrh this year far exceeded that of previous years. On Tuesday even in? a lar?<e number drove up to Corris to hear Mr T. E. Ellis and Mr Lloyd George, who haq, been announced to address a meeting. Mr George was, however, unablo to be present, and although feeling disappointed they did not regret the journey, Mr Ellis's speech having, to a great extent, made up for the disappointment. MUSICAL FESTIVAL. On Whit-Monday the annual musical festival ia connection with the Wesl Snndav School Union of this district was held at the Tabernacle Chapel. The morning meeting was presided over by Mr T. H. Evans, Tycerritr, and was devoted to the children. In the afternoon Rev. R. Huehes, Corris, presided, and Rev. D. Morjnn, Machynlleth, presided over the evening meeting. Mr Wilfred Jones, R.A.M., con- ducted the singing, and the fcllowing tunes' and anthems were suuer" C wrdd yn Ghref," D cbwi at lesu," Fel y brefa yr hydd," Rym vu Erfvn," Belmont," Y ddafad a-olIediV' '"Howard," Tangnefedd diangfa," "St.Croar." Calfaria." Peniel," "Dole," "Dies Lra»" Howeil." Dvffrvn Baca," Par i mi wvhod dv ffj"ld," \Vel fenaiJ dOf! yn m]aen." Miss Lizzie Evans accompanied or. the harmonium, and the were also assisted by an orchestra of seventeen and brass insti naici-ts. INTERMEDIATE (J CATION T -L BOA LID. Mr Ril Recs vice-chairntat:, presided over the moutlilv meeting of the Board held yesterday in the Schoolroom, and there were also present Messrs R. E. Rees, W. M. Jones, John Thomas, R. Owen, Mrs Jones, with Mr D. Phillip Jones, cierk, and Mr H. II. Meyler, headmaster. — The minutes ot a meeting of the sub-com- mirteo appointed to consider the site question and the laying of the foundation stone was read, and they reported that Sir Watkins's agent had been communicated with, and Mr Edmunds was willing to assist them in every way. Lady Londonderry had intimated her desire to assist the Board in any way she could respecting the laying of the founda- tion stone, and a letter had been sent to her requesting that if a member of the royal family could not find time to lay the foundation stone, that her ladyship and a member of her family should kindly undertake the task. Lady London- derrv had replied to the effect that she could hold oat ne hope of any member of the royal family < t I undertaking the work, and under these circum- stances Mr 1: Rees proposed t!at the same depu- tation as waited upon her ladyship on a previous occasion should again wait upon her ladyship with the object of obtaining her consent to lay the stone. A report of the meeting of the subscribers was read, at which it was decided to purchase Clle Garsion site. At the same meeting a number of collectors were appointed for the purpose of obtaining subscriptions towards the school funds. Mr E. Rees reported that Mr Mej ler had presented a report to the sub-committee upon the question flf scholarships, but. as the sub.committee had not had sufficient time to deal with it, he asked that the matter should stand over for the present.— Mr Meyler said that the Hon. W. N. Bruce, who came down to examine the site, made an inspection of the school, and laid emphasis upon the fact tiitt the school was without an apparatus for the practical demonstration of scientific teaching. If the apparatus was not obtained the schools would have their Treasury grant »ndnngered. Mr Meyler informed the Board that they could easilv tind room for a sufficient apparatus to comply with the requirements of the Act.— Mr Lt. Owen proposed, and Mr W. M. Jones seconded, that the apparatus he obtained at once, and Messrs E. Rees, J. Thomas, and the Head Master were appointed a committee to obtain the necessary articles. A further question of obtaining charts for the teaching of physiology was likewise referred to the committee, this being, with the other, a compulsory subject.—The kelitig Clerk presented the accounts, which were referred to Rev. Josiah Jones and Mr John Thomas for auditirw and they will be advertised in our columns at an early date. THE ROYAL VISIT TO MACH- YNLLETH. A meeting of the Executive Committee was held in the Vane Hall yesterday afternoon under the presidency of Mr R. C. Anwyl, vice-chairman, and there were also present Mrs Maglona Lloyd, Messrs Edward Davies, G. W. Griffiths, J. Edmunds, R. Giilart, J. Thomas, R. Owen, It. Rees, C. R. Kenyon. John Reea, Evan Jones, N. yd Jones, W. Jones, J. Watkins, E. Rees, A. Harries, Capt Richards, Williams (Post Office), E. Giilart. N. B. Owen, J. Evans, J. Rowlands, D. Evans (hon. sec.), &c.— It W;.3 reported that nothing had been done respecting the decorations and it was decided to appoint Mr D. Gillart to draw up sketches nnd specifications of the work.—Mr Williams (Post Office) proposed that the address, as read, be prepared in Welsh and English.—Mr G. W. Griffiths seconded, and it was carried.—Mr D. Evans said that Sir Francis Knollys had intimated to Ladv Londonderry that if the reception committee only numbered six they could be presented individually at the station, but if they numbered more than six they should be in- troduced en bloc.— Mr R Rees proposed that this last course be adopted.- -Mr Gillart seconded aud it was carried.—Mr R. Owen proposed that Mr D\'id Evans be asked to read the address.—Mr Harries seconded and the proposition was carried amid applause.—Mr David Evans mentioned that the usual, course was that the reply of the Prince be handed to the Chairman or the Reception Com- mittee, but Sir Francis Kuollys had intimated to Lany Londonderry that as his Royal Highness was coming to stay at the Plas an exception would be made upon this occasion, and instead of the reply being handed to the Chairman, the Prince of Wales would read his reply (hear, hear and cheers). Lady Londonderry added that she was glad of this as it- would please everybody (cheers).—The next business was the question of an illuminated ad- dress, and a discussion took place as to the amount to be expended on it. The usual course was to present a scroll in a case, and not a framed address. —It was decided that the address should be pr r- chasad from Waterlow & Sons through their local agent, at a cost of not less than 115 and not more than £ 20.—Mr E. Giilart proposed that the form of the official progiamme be the same as that of Bangor.—Mr Richard Owen seconded.—Mr W. M. Jones was in favour of advertising the town bv the printing of views of the town.— Mr Richard Rees seconded this proposition. —Mr David Evans said that he hoped they would have a permanent benefit from the visit of the Royal Family, and he was in favour of employ- ing a competent person to write up an historical account of the town, together with a guide to places of interest, and other matters.—Mr W. M. Jones suggested that a committer should be appointed to take the matter in hand.—Mr R. Gillart proposed that a committee be appointed, and this was seconded and carried.- The following were put upon the committee Messrs J. Rowlands, E. Rees, E. Davies, R. Rees, and David Evans.-It was decided that the collectors should make a visit to the inhabitants of the town for money on Tuesday. -On the proposition of Mr E. Rees, seconded by Mr E. Giilart, it was decided to ask the Urban Council for permission to erect arches and street barriers on the streets.—Mr R. Gillart said that outsiders had asked if carriages would be allowed on the streets that day.—Mr R. Rees thought not. —Mr David Evans pointed out that at Aberystwyth the streets would be blocked to traffic an hour be- fore the royal visit,—Mr R. Giilart said he had merely been asked respecting the matter, but he was of opinion that such an arrangement would spoil the view of the pedestrians.—Mr Joseph Evans proposed that application be made to the Council for power to stop the traffic for an hour before the departure of the royal party, and an hour before their return on each day.—Mr Richard Rees seconded,and it was carried.—The Chairman, in reply to a question, said that carriages could not be allowed on the streets that day as they would be I trespassers under the law.— Mr Williams (Post Office) said tha:; it would be very unfair to house- holders (hear, hear).—The question of the erect.on of arches, street barriers, and carrying out street decorations, etc., was referred to the Superintending Committee.—As to the police arrangements the Chief Constable said that he had not decided upon the force to bring down as he was waiting for particulars of the programme.— As to the accommodation of school children, Llanbrynmair intimated that they were not sending I any children to the town on the occasiOD.M I' N. B. Owen suggested that ùho children should be left in charge of their parents, this being in his opinion the most desirable course to adopt.—Rev Mr Edwards, vicar of Corris, said that unless there was a big demonstration of children it would be an absurdity and a danger.—Mr Edmund Gillart said lie did not know whether any special arrangements would be made respecting the providing of food for visitors. He IInderstood that about 1,500 persons would come down from Oswestry. -The hon. sec. was instructed to get information from the local hotel keepers, refreshment contractors, &-c.rh(i | escort of soldiers will be provided by the 13th Regiment of Cavalry,and there will also be mounted olice.

NEWTOWN. IR. JCLï -Tbe Conse" vative agent has had a Photograph of this geutl em n sent to him, which he S framed and hungup in the reading room of AfleW ^°nsei vativo rooms. climbYnDr'aT7r VC3t/rday afternoou a lad v> "ls station when W f ,fc liear tI,e 1,:llivvav trround Qr>,i from a great height to the home, arl(I severely liurl. He was conveyed THE Assitks A was at once sou«ht for" ind»e of THE'« ERITAL OF THE JCDGE.—Tho Williams, arrived^rXo ASSize' Jusdce Vaugh.in- with the four traiu ™rTtOWU afternoon station by the Hi»v, aTaa.met at thc railway Dugdale, Llwyn, LlaufvllinWif r-iIr J' )Iarsha11 the numbers, togX^^ Und3r Sheriff, and under the command of Sero-t" \r d P0' of police of the Parish Church also we're HT'n-W'8 was escorted to Dol^uan hie 1S DISTRICT COLNCIL.-I snrciMP°ra^ resi^nce. last evening when there were pr^m.t^u "f8 n'0''1 (chairman), Mr J. Hughes (vice-chairmanx ord T. Edmonds, J. Green, R. Lewis, B. llali;\v if'YS II. Ellison, J. Humphreys, R. Bowen F it I). Owen, E. Jones, and Mr W. Cooke (clerk) Chairman explained that the meeting was a Chairman explained that the meeting was special one called to consider tho affixing Gf the seal to the new rate and to the lease of the allot ments.—The Chairman proposed that the seal of tne uounctt ue arnxuu to tne new rate.—Mr G. H. pjllison seconded.—The motion was put and carried four members, however, voting against the proposal. —Mr Ellison asked why was tho nature of the pro- cedure on that occasion different from former ones ? He understood they had already fixed the amount cf rate. What was the objec- tion that the seal should not be affixed ? Mr R. Lewis Wo opposed it last time and do so still. We must be consistent with o,irselves.The next business was the affixing of the seal of the Council to the lease of the allotments on Llanidloes road.- -The Chairman proposed that the seal be attached to the leasc. lr J. Hughes seconded.— The motion was put and carried Mr Halliwell, how- ever voting against it.—The consideration of the other allotment, on Llanfair Road was deferred un- til next meeting. The Council then went into committee. -+- Rev William Roberts died on Sunday ,at Peny-

bontfawr, at the advanced age of 86. Mr Roberts, who was a native of Dinas Mawddwy, was a very successful minister, and had held various pastorates in North Wales. He preached until within a few days of his death, and it is stated that he had baptised over 1,400 persons.

LLANIDLOES. DRUNK: AND ]JISOUI>ERLY.—At the Police Court on Tuesday last, before Mr A. J. Morris (Mayor), and Mr Samuel Davies (Ex-Mavor), William James and Sarah James, hawkers, were brought up in cjstodv by P.C. Tudor, charged with being drunk and disorderly on the 25th insr,Fi.e(i 5s and 2s 6d costs respectively. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION.—On Wednesday last a conference was held at the Public Rooms between the County Governing Body and the Local Governors on the financial condition of the schools and the appointment of teachers. The County Governing Body were represented by Mr. A. C. Humphreys-Owen, M.P., Mrs Humphreys-Owen, Mr. and Mrs Edward Davies (Plas Dinam), Mr. Richard Lloyd, and Mr. Wm. Cooke (Newtown). The local managers present were Mr. A. J. Morris (mavor), Rev. Maurice Griffiths, M:s. Davies, Mrs. Enlll Williams, Messrs J. Smout, E. Bowen, E. Hamer, Richard Evans, J. Godfrey Bovven, with Messrs D. A. Dp wis ami \V. Swancott -Morgan (clerks). The whole matter was investigated and the headmaster and headmistress were interviewed. It was found that the present financial position of the school would not justify the engagement of two assistants and that the governors might avail jthemscives of section 48 in the county scheme.—The Mayor pro- posed a vote of thanks to the members of the County Governing Body for their attendance, which was seconded by Mr J. Smout, and carried unanimously.—Mr Humphreys-Owen responded.— A meeting was afterwards held of the Local Governors, in which a sub-committee was appointed to wait upon the head master and head mistress to fully explain matters, and to secure the withdrawal of the resignation of the head mistress, and to make the necessary re-arrangement of salaries.— The contract for the erection of a new class room adjoining the National Schools has been let to Messrs Brown and Sons, builders, Dresden House. COUNTY SESSIONS, Tii u Rsi)A-Y.- Before Messrs John Smout, Edward Davies, A. J. Morris, and Danid Davies. S FX DAY DRIXKIXG.—Ed. Cadman, Penygraig- ¡ st> and Harvey Hamer, China-street, were summoned for being drunk at Trefeglwys on Sunday, May 3rd.— P.C. Davies said about 3-30 p.m. on Sunday, the 3rd iust., he was on duty near Trefeglwys, where he saw the defendants in a drunken state. He walked up to them and asked them their names, which they gave correctly.— In reply to the Chairman, P.C. Davies said he had made enquiries of the defen- dants as to what quantity of drink was sup- plied, and was told that seven quarts had been received between them.—Fined Is and costs in each case. Inspector Lake said lie would apply for a summons against the proprietor of the hotel, and proposed to call the defendants as witnesses. KKEPIXL; A DOG WITHOUT A LICEXSE. Acroyd Navlor, Cwtnbellan Factory, was summoned by Mr Price Davies, Excise, officer, for the above offence. Fined 7s 6d and costs.

T MONTGOMERY. C.E.T.S.—The first monthly summer meeting of the Church of England Temperance Society was held at the National School on Wednesday evening. The Rev. E. W. Brown (Rector) presided. Addresses were delivered by the Chairman and the Rev. E. Brooke (Criggion), to whom at the close hearty votes of thanks were accorded. THE COMIXU-OF-AGE OF MR. HI GH HARRISON.— We regret that in our last issue the following names were inadvertently omitted from the list of guests present at the lejoicings last week:—Dr Thompson Harrison, Captain Lovell, Mr and Mrs S. D. Price- Davies, and Captain Gaisford. In our report cf Mrs Harrison's At Home," held on Friday week, we should have stated that the very handsome decorations of the Assembly room, orchestra, portico, retiring and cloak rooms, were entirely carried out by Mr and Mrs C. B. Williams of the Checker's Hotel, and their assistants Misses Cissie Davies and Anne Allan, and Mr T. H. Evans. The orchestra was marked off by curtains festooned with many hued ribbons, having a red background. There was a liberal display, and the whole effect of bunting was enhanced by an exceedingly tasteful arrangement of flowers and evergreens.—We much regret in the hurry of going to press this omission occurred. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY. — -Before the Mayor (Councillor E. R. James) and the ex-Mayor (Councillor E. Williams). DRGNKffXXESS. Walter Hinks, of Woodmore, was fined 5s including costs for being drunk at Montgomery on May 14th, the case being proved by P.C. Pryce. COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS.—Before Rev. R. M. White and Mr. E. R. James. A NEW JUSTICE.—Mr. John Davies, of Fronfraith Mills, Llanddysil, took the oath of allegiance and the judicial oath upon his accession to the Bench as chairman of the Forden Rural District Council. SCHOOL CASE.—David Williams, of Green lane, Llandyssil, was summoned by Mr. Robert Tomley for the irregular attendance of his children at school.—Fined 2s 6d. I ALLOWING A COW TO STRAY.—Richard Wellings, Aston, Churchstoke, was fined 10s including costs for allowing a cow to stray on the highway.—De- fendant pleaded that he was only taking the animal for water, but P.C. Lewis said that the cow was alone and unattended for quite lialf-an-hour. VAORAXGT.—P.C. Lewis charged John Bibby with sleeping in an outbuilding at Alport, Churchstoke.—Defendant was stated to be an old offender, and was fined 15s iucluding costs, in default seven days' hard labour. LICENSING.— An extension of one hour was granted to the licenses of the Courthouse and Raven Inns.—The license of the Bricklayers' Arms Inn, Montgomery, was transferred from Mr Arthur Vaughan to Mrs Hannah Jones, and that of the Cottage-Inn from Mrs Gough to Mr Yaughan. PAROCHIAL.—Rates were signed and allowed for the parishes of Montgomery, Churchstoke, and Castlewright.

T 0 \V N COUNCIL. The monthly meeting was held at the Town Hall on Thursday, when the Mayor. Conncillor E. It. James, presided, and there were also present Coun- cillors W Jones, R Evans and E Williams, with Messrs C. S. Pryce, Town Clerk, R Tomley, In- spector, and W P Hole, surveyor. ST REET PA YEMEN IS. The Mayor said that he had met Mr Addie, Lord Powis's Agent, and discussed with him the question of the repairs of the damaged paving in Arthur Street. This Mr Addie had agreed to do, and had promised to submit plans. The question of paving with flags instead of the present stones had arisen, and they knew that the rule was for the Corpora- tion to defray one half of the expease, and the owner the other half.—The Surveyor said that the cost, to the town, of re-paving, with Hags, Broad Street and Arthui; Street would be rather less than £ 100.—The matter was adjourned to the next meeting for further particulars as to expense, &c. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION. A circular from the County Council stating that £ 80 had been allocated for the above purpose, and that applications should be sent in by June.—The Mayor said that Montgomery had already had three courses, i.e., beekeeping, dairying, and cookery, and lie thought they should let some of the other places have a turn now.It was decided to make no application at present. FLOS LANDS. The Town Clerk reported that the tenant of these lands, Mr. W. Yaughan, declined to sign the agreement on account of the clause respectirg the removal of fodder. This was a usual clause in such agreements, and was contained in the last agreement Mr. Yaughan signed.—Resolved that the tenant be called upon to sign. A NEW LADDER WANTED. The following letter was read —" Arthur street, Montgomery, July 28th, 1896. To the Right Wor- shipful the Mayor and Corporation. Gentlemen,— I beg to make application to you fcr a new ladder for the Town Hall to get to the clock, as the old one is worm eaten, and I am afraid to trust myself upon H. Last week when I was near the top one of the rung" broke. Trusting you will accede to my appli- cation, I am, gentlemen, your obedient servant, J. UKUOUGHS.IQ was decided to obtain the new- ladder asked for. T, WATER SUPPLY. Ple.rk was instructed to obtain notices f f, 1:1 c wring the summer months the water domestic *"Pes *s to be used for ordinary domestic purposes only.

BERRIEW ACCID:¡T. A timber haulier named Arthur Mh™irGtrmod ,Tm ford, met with a serious accident on T^' a fT As the timber waggon was proceeding Tlonl the road near the village, Ireland bv an mo ™ other fell, and the wheel passed over breaking it just above the ankle. Dr Waters immediately in attendance. Ireland left Shrewsbury Infirmary on Wednesday. °r The Press Association telegraphs that Sir Russell

Reynolds died at 4-20 yesterday afternoon. He was until recently president of the College of Physicians and only last year received the honour of knight- hood at the hands of H.M. the Queen.

LLANFYLLIN. THE CIIARGF. uF CSIEALINO COAL AT LLANSAXT- KFRAID.—William Stokes, who was charged last Tuesday with having stolen some coal from the wharf t Llansautffraid on the previous Sunday, and who pleaded guilty, was yesterday (Friday) brought up on remand before Messrs C. R. Jones and John Lomax. In reply to the Bench prisoner stated that he was 15 years of age. The Bench, taking the age of prisoner into consideration, bound him to come up for judgment when called upon. DEATH OF MR. MAURICE JOXES.—Mr Maurice Lewis Jones died on Sunday at his residence at Llwyn Onn, Llanfyllin. Mr Jones, who had reached the advanced age of 70, had for many months suffered from an affection of the heart. He was one of the oldest inhabitants of the town, and, with the exception of a period of two years, he spent all his life in Lle borough. He was a justice of the peace, and was also the oldest surviving member of the Congregational Church, to which he was admitted 50 years ago. WHITTINGTON. T IE PARISH CHURCH.—There were three celebra- tions of the Holy Communion at the Parish Church on Whit-Sunday, at seven, eight (choral) and eleven, the Rector Rev H. Holbeach being celebrant at each. At morning service the processional hymn was Holy Spirit, come in might," the service being choral, the rector intoning and preaching. At evening service when there was a large con- gregation, the service was again choral, and pro- cessional and recessional hymns were sung. Mr. Hugh Horn ably presided at the organ. RUMMAGE SALE.—A successful rummage sale was held in the Schoolroom, on Saturday, in aid of the School funds. The articles consisted of useful and ornamental articles and the ladies in charge of the stalls did a good business. The following presided at the stalls:—The Misses Woods, Miss Wheeler, Miss Morris, T-ittle Fernhill; Miss Morris, The GPove; Miss Gellicoe, Mrs Peate, Miss Davaes, Miss Carrigan, Miss Phillips, Mrs A Anderson, Miss R Charles, Miss W Scriven, Mrs H Hales, Rev R F Markham, Mr Harris, and Mrs Grindley. Mrs Moss, Mrs Phillips and Miss F Hales presided over the refreshment stall. LLANGADFAN. THE PARISH COUNCIL ELECTION will take place on Saturday next, the 6th day of June. It is to ba hoped that all the electors of the parish will go to the poll, and by their votes show their disapproval of the unjust treatment which the whole parish received at the hands of the chairman, and take the management of parish affairs out of the hands of persons who have over and over again proved them- selves utterly incompetent.

OSWESTRY. (Continued from Page 3.) *(,* Our representative in Oswestry is Mr ROBERT AITKEX, Oswald House, Oswald Road, to whom notice should be given of all events required to be reported in the COUXTY TDIEs. CATTLE FAIR.—-At the Smithfield on Wednesday, Messrs. Whitfield and Son sold 287 cattle and calves, and 1012 sheep and pigs. Messrs. Whitfield and Co. had their usual auctions. FATAL ACCIDENT NEAR OSWESTRY.—Margaret Davies, a girl three-and-a-half years of age, resid- ing at Bryngole, Llangedwyn, died on Friday last from burns received nearly a month before. On the 24th April, a brother of the deceased, aged seven, took some matches and went to play in a wood. He set fire to some leaves and the deceased's clothes were ignited. The father hear- ing screams went to the spot and found the clothing in flames. The child was dreadfully burned. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY.—Before G. Perks, W. H. G. Weaver, R. Lloyd, B. Smith, and J. Jones, Esqrs. TRANSFER.—On the application of Mr William Jac' 8 tie transfer of the license of the Bear's Head Hotel was granted to Mrs England, wife of Mr Jas. England, deceased. KEEPING A TRAP WITHOUT A LICENCE.—John Parry, horse dealer, Oswestry, was charged by Jno. Kennelley, Inland Revenue Officer, with keeping a trap without a license.. Mr Pembridge, excise officer, prosecuted.—The officer stated he saw the defendant driving on 14th March, 1st April, and 9th April. A license Was taken out on 11th May. —The defendant pleaded not guilty, and said he was ignorant of the law.—A fine of 7s 6d and costs was imposed. ASSAULTING HIS DAUGHTER.—Sarah Ann Jones summoned her father, Robert Jones, carter, Beatrice Street, for assault on 6th May. Mr W. H. Bott appeared on behalf of the prosecutrix.—She stated that on the above date the defendant caught her by the throat, struck her on the face, which blackened her eye, and knocked her down.—Eliza- beth Lloyd gave corroborative evidence.—Mr Weaver said he saw the girl, and her appearance was a disgrace to her father.—The accused was fined JE1 and costs, and bound over to keep the peace for six months on his own recognizance. DRUNKENNESS, &c.—The following cases were disposed of:—Elizabeth Jones, a married woman living at Brick Hill, May 6th (P.S. Wildsmith). Fineu Is and 7s 6d costs. John Roberts, Church street, was charged with using obscene languago in Lower Brook street, May 7th (P.S. Wildsmith). Fined 6d and 7s 6d costs.—Lloyd Roberts, rockman (P.S. Francis) drunk on licensed premises. Fined 2s 6d and 7s 6d costs.—Robert Charles, labourer (P.C. Blrton) drunk on licensed premises. Fined Is and 7s 6d costs. A REMOVAL ORDER.—-Mr Edward Davies made an application for an order to have EEza Evans removed from a cottage in Lrighton Place, Oak street. The defendant stated her furniture had all been sold and she was unable to get a house. An order was granted. KEEPING A DOG WITHOUT A LIULNCE. Adeline Conley, fishmonger, Willow street, was charged with keeping a dog without a license. I he officer stated that the defendant had two dogs, and only produced a license for one.- -The case was dis- missed on defendant paving 78 6d costs. OUSTRUCTIXG THE TifOROI GiiH ARP-. Rebecca Pierce was charged by P.S. Francis with obstruct- ing Leg street on 29th A-pri1.The defendant stated that she had loaded and unloaded her cart in the same place for twelve years. The Sergeant stated that the street was completely blocked, and he had to move the horse himself in order to let the others pass.—The case was dismissed with an admonition. £ >■ —

BATH AND WEST OF ENGLAND SHOW. The annual Show of the Bath and West and Southern Counties Agricultural Society, which was established over a century ago, was opened on Wednesday at St. Albans. The entries are larger than those of any previous year, and the quality of the exhibits in most of the sections is very high. The Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of London visit ed the show in state" yesterday, and to-day there is sure to be a big attendance to welcome the Prince and Princess of Wales, their two daughters, and their son-in-law in prospect, Prince Charles of Denmark. The show is acknowledged to be a grand success in every department. Of Ilerefords there are 48 representatives in seven classes, and among the exhibits are many of the best- known winners and a few youngsters of high promise. '• Prince Bulbo," which belongs to Mr J. H. Arkwright, of Leominster, is first in the aged bulls class, beating Lord Coventry's Courtier," as he did at tho Oxfordshire Show a week ago. Another Leominster breeder, Mr E. Yeld, heads the two-year-old bulls with Royal Hero," beating Mr Arkwright's "Red Cross." There are several beasts of abnormal merit among the yearlings. Mr R. Green, of Kington, carried off the first prize, and Mr J. H. Arkwright and Mr J. Price, uf Pembridge, respectively second and third. In this breed the younger female stock is of exceed- ingly high quality. Mr Green's noted "Sister Perilla" ran away from all the other competitors in the senior heifer class. She won prizes last year at the Bath and West Show at Taunton, and the Roval Show at Darlington. A daughter of the noted Lead On won first place for Mr Yeld in a good class of yearlings, and beat Mr Hughes's Bountiful," a wonderfully well-bred little boast. The most important feature of the sheep depart- ment is the magnificent collection of Shropshires. In the three classes there are between sixty andjseventy entries, and not only is the competition very severe, but the general excellence in the quality of the animals is very high. Thirty- three shearlina" rams are entered, the first prize going to Mrs Odstoue Hall, Atherstone, who shows a ram with a capital head and good fleece. Mr J. Bowen-Jones, Montford Bridge, comes cext with a big upstanding sheep; a well-grown animal takes the third prize for Mr A. E. Mansell, Harring- ton Hall; and Mr W. F. Inge, Thorpe Hall, is fourth with a very good representative. Mr Man- sell is more successful in the class for ram lambs, winning first-prize with a pair of good-charactered sheep. One of the best pens of shearling ewes seen in a showyard is that exhibited by Mr W. F. Inge, and which secures tho first prize in a very creditable class. The second award is given to Mrs Barrs, the third to Mr J. Bowen-Jones.

MONTGOMERYSHIRE YEOMANRY CAVALRY. 4NNUAL TRAINING AT WELSHPOOL. The annual training possesses an indescribable charm for the citizen soldier, and is one of the opportunities (indeed, we might say the only oppor- tunity) afforded him of takingpartin active service. Troop drill at home is useful, but its infrequency, unfortunately in some instances, makes men care- Jess, and there is not that scrupulous attention paid to drill and accutrements, which is bestowed on them during the training week. Of course, a yeo- man, immediately be puts on his uniform, considers himself a soldier, whether he be drilling at home, or under the more charming influence of training life. This strict view of duty is, unhappily, not generally shared by our citizen soldiers, with the result that the yeoman at training time and the yeoman at. troop drills at home, are, as a rule, two classes of individuals. The former is certaiulv more conducive to bring out the soldierly instincts of the men than troop drill at home. During the training time they set themselves apart for a certain period, solely for the purpose of studying the art of war, they breathe a soldier's atmosphere, a healthy rivalry between their own and other troops stimu- lates them to greater efforts, and other influences joined to these, tend to make the life of the yeomanry during the training time more distinctly military in its character than it ordinarily is. As mentioned in our last issue, the Montgomery- shire Regiment of Yeomanry Cavalry assembled at Welshpool on Thursday week for the annual train- ing of ten days' permanent duty. The town pre- sented quite a lovely scene during the afternoon as the various troops arrived. No duty was performed beyond the troopers reporting their presence, after which they were dismissed to their quarters. There are 261 officers and men on the books under the command of Lieut.-Col Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, Bart., Captains ll. W. H. W. Williams-Wynn, C. T. Dugdale, F. R. Williams-Wynn, J. C. Munro, Capt and Adjutant G. L. Holdsworth, Lieutenants E. M. Lucas, A. P. Lane, H. E. E. Peel, E. J. Williams- Vaughan, G. Pritchard Rayner, Surgeon-Captain John Gill, and Veterinary-Surgeon J. C. Rowlands. On Friday and Saturday mornings the troops paraded in Broad strest at eight o'clock, under the command of Lieut.-Colonel Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., and, preceded by the regimental band, marched to the drill ground down Severn street. They were put through several field movements and sword exercise by Sir Watkin and Captain and Adjutant G. L. Holdsworth, and returned to town by 3 p.m. The weather was all that could be desired for Cavalry Sunday, which is generally looked forward to with much interest, not only by the townspeople, but the inhabitants of the surround- ingdistrict,and, from an early hour, visitors began to pour in by road and rail, the bicycle proving- a favourite means of locomotion to many from a distance. The regiment assembled in Broad street at 10 a.m., for church parade. Under the com- mand of Lieut.-Colonel Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., and headed by the regimental baud, under the leadership of Bandmaster Whittingham, they marched to the Parish Church for divine service at 11. The streets were thickly lined with spectators. The service was intoned by the Vicar (Rev D. G. Davis);and the lessons were read by Mr W. Forrester Addie. The Vicar delivered an eloquent sermon on the words, Thy kingdom come." The organist (Mr T. M. Price) played God save the Queen as the regiment entered the sacred edifice, and the choir also sang an anthem. There was an immense congregation. The band played an excellent selection of music on the Cross from 4 to 6 p.m. OUTPOST DUTY AND SHAM FIGHT. On Monday, at 7.45 a.m., the Llanfyllin and Llangedwyn troops, being the first squadron, paraded in Broad street, and marched down Salop road, through Butticgton, to the Welsh Harp, a celebrated hostelry in the good old days," on the top of the Long Mountain, along which the old Shrewsbury road runs. This squadron formed the enemy," and continued their journey a little further towards Rhosgoch. In the meantime the "defensive party," consisting of the Welshpool, Guilsfield Newtown, and Berriew troops (second and third squadrons) were assembling in Broad street and at nine a.m., marched iu the same direction as "the enemy" as far a- the Welsh Harp, when they turned to the left for the Heldre hill. On arrival there, they threw vedettes and patrols in a southerly direction, who very quickly came in contact witn the foe." They gradually fell back on their main force, which at once made a desperate attack on the enemy," and afterwards retreated, but only to return to the fray with greater dash until they utterly routed their opponents, whom they drove on to the Welsh Harp road. Captain R. W. H. W. Williams Wynn was in command of the enemy," i assisted by Captain C. T. Dngdale; whilst" the de- feBce" was in command cf Captain F. R. Williams Wynn, assisted by Captain J. C. Munro and Captain and Adjutant G. L. Holdsworth. After the battle the men were drawn up in line, and went through the formation attack, and afterwards re- tired to a no doubt very welcome duty—lunch on the lawn in front of the Welsh Harp—where mine host" Hughes gave every welcome to his martial visitors. The regiment returned to the town about 2.30 p.m. On Tuesday they assembled in Broad street at 8.30, and under the command of Lieut.-ColoneI Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., and, headed by the band, marched to the drill ground, where they were put through various held movements and sword exercise. Returning at 2 p.m., they paraded again on foot at 3.15 p.m., in Broad street, and marched to Maesgwastad, Powis Castle Park, and went through carbine and sword exercise; returning into Broad street at 5.15 p.m., when they were dis- missed. The regimental band, under the leader- ship of Bandmaster Whittingham, played duriug the day, aud during the evening discoursed an excellent selection of masie in frorJt of tho Royal Oak Hotel. JlILlTAHY TOURNAMENT. The military tournament held in connection with the .3lontgO:ileryshin Yeomanry Casalry, which took place Oil Wednesday on tho Drill ground, proved a great attraction. Long before half-past two, the advertised time for commencing, crowds oi spectators arrived upon the scene, and the various contests which took place during the afternoon were watched with the keenest interest. The committee cousisted of Capt. R. Williams- Wynn, Lients. J. 0. Munro and A. L'. Lane. Cap! Williams-Wynn acted as cleik of the course, whilst the duties of judging devolved upon Capt. Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, Bart., and Lieut. C. WVMIO Evton. It had been arranged that the four men who made the highest aggregate score in post practice, tout pegging, and lemon cutting should compete at Rhyl for the Brigide Challenge Cup and gold medal. The arrangements made for the sports were most satisfactory, and tho whole affair passed off without a single hitch. The following is the result of the competitions :— HEADS AXP C Humphreys, A troop; 2 Sergt T S Jones, A troop; 3 C Miller, A noop. TEXT PEOOIXT;.—1 Sergt T S Jones, A troop; 2 Sergt T Sides, D Troop 3 W W Watkin, E troop: 4 C Miller, A troop. LEMON CUTTIXC.—1 Serge T Sides, 1J troop; 2 Corpl J R Thomas, C troop; 3 C Miller, A troop; Sergt T S Jones, A. Troop. VICTORIA CROSS RACK.—1 Sergt T S Joues, A troop; 2 C M iller. A troop; 3 W W Watkin, E troop. The competition for the troop prizes, a silver snuffbox, took placpc, on Thursday afternoon, the judge being Sergt.-Mujor Cross, Carbineers. The following was the resultBerriew Troop, Cbrpi. Ernest Jones: Llanfyllin Troop, Corpl. Jones; Llangedwin Troop, Trooper Buckley Newtown Troop, Trooper Maurice Bowen; Welshpool Troop, Trooper J. H. Thomas. Tho competition for the regimental shooting cup took place on the Golhi Range on Thursday afternoon, when the cup was awarded to Trooper J. H. Thomas, Welshpool Troop, who scored 19 out of a possible 20. The handsome silver cup offered by Major Pryce- J nes, M.P., to the best shot in the Newtown troop. has been won for the third time in succession by Sergt. Barratt, and now becomes his own. CONCERT AT THE TOWN HALL. The concc: lJ.<)lcl in connection with the Montgomeryshire Yeomaury Cavalry at the Town Hall on Wednesday night proved to be a great success, thanks to tho energetic efforts of Capt C. T. vugdalt., who spared no pains in making the affair popular as well as pleasant. The hall was crowded duriug the evening, and Capt Dugdale, who really undertook the responsibility, is to be congratulated upon his idea of distributing copies of the words of the different choruses amongst the audience so that they might join in the singing. This naturally made the singing to be more heartily taken up and the novelty might easily and with success be adopted by other organisers of concerts and entertainments. Programme:- A selection by the Band; song, "Sweet Marie," Mr J. H. Thomas; comic song, If it wasn't for the 'ouses in between," Mr Farmer comic song, I can't change it," Mr Astley comic song and dance, Mr J. R. Thomas; song, "You shan't play in my yard," Capt. C. T. Dugdale. The selection by the band commenced the second part of the pro- gramme, after which Quartermaster Jones gave a Welsh comic song, entitled" The spotted goat." Sisters's gone to sleep by Mr Howell was well received, as was also Mr J. H. Thomas's Under- neath dat ole umOrella." The choruj But it is so," so excellently sung by Capt. Dugdale and party, was much appreciated; and the evening's programme was brought to a close by Capt. Dugdale's rendering of Bobbie." THE REVIEW. Fortune, in the shape of the weather, favoured the brave yesterday, and enabled our reserve defenders to make a handsome show. The drill field has rarely been the vantage giound of so stirring a spectacle. The display of marching and riding and of sword exercise thrilled the heart of the ordinary on-luoker, as if it were the millingtary." Indeed, a well-known army man remarked that the precision and step of the troops would have done credit to a crack regiment. The review was very beautiful; there were some excellent turn-outs; the men wero in review order and were alco well- mounted, and reflected great credit to the county. The reviewing officer was General Gough, Wrex- ham, who was very pleased with the display. There were about 250 officers and men on parade. The review, which commenced at eleven o'clock, did not conclude until one. Smart gowns and smarter hats also did honour to the occasion. On the tield we noticed Mrs Lovell (Llanerchydol), Capt and Mrs Lovett (Belmont), Major Corbett Winder, Capt G H H Hayhurst. France. Mrs Mytton and Miss Mytton (Garth)MMajor E Pryce- Jones, M.P., Mrs Pryce-Jones, the Misses Pryce- Jones (Dolerw), Capt and Mrs Westby, Miss Lane, Mr C E and Miss Howell, Mr H and Miss Harrison (Caerhowel), Mrs Wharton, Mr T Pryce (Pentre- heylin), Mrs and Miss Beck, Mr R J Edmunds (Edderton, Forden), Rev R J Roberts (Fron), Mrs Charles Dugdale, Miss Naylorand Miss Drummond (Leighton Hall), Mrs G D Harnson, Mrs D G Davies (Vicarage), Mrs Welch, the Misses Humphreys (Garthmyl), the Mayoress, Mrs Kerr, the Misses Johnes (Garthmyl), &0. In the afternoon the men paraded in Broad street, and at four o'clock marched to Powis Park for sword exercise, &c. There was a large attend- ance of the general public, and much interest was evinced in the various competitions, which were as follows :—Shooting challenge cup, Trooper J. H. Thomas, Welshpool challenge Clip for sword exercise, Quartermaster J. H. Davies, Welshpool challenge cup for the best four year horse (the judges being Captain Hay hurst-France and Mr Edmunds), 1 Lance-Corporal T. Whitfield (D troop), Llangedwyn 2 Sergeant W. E. Jones (A troop) 3 Sergeant T. Sides (D troop). Veteran carbine (quad, Welshpool, comprised ot tho following .'orporals J. R. Thomas and E. II. Farmer, and Troopers J. Poston, J. H. Thomas, W. Smith, and E. J. Francis. Carbine squads, 1 Llangedwyn (D troop), 2 Guilsfield (F troop), The judging of the sword exercises was most efficiently done by Fencing-Instrncior Cross, of the 6th Dragoon Guards. The competitions over, Mrs C. T. Dugdale gracefully distributed the prizes to tlw successful competitors. This terminated a very successful and enjoyable week's training, and the men return to their homes to-day. — -—

MOXTGOME R Y S HIR E STAN DING I JOINT POLICE COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Montgomeryshire Standing Joint Committee was held at the Newtown Police Court on Friday, when there wero present Messrs A. C. Humphreys-Owen, M.P. (chairman), R. Lloyd, D. Pryce, C. J. Newell, T. J. Williams, T. J. Ilouns- field, together with Messrs G. D. Harrison (clerk), R. Powell (assistant clerk), G. A. Hutchins (county surveyor), and R. W. Hughes (chief constable). CHIEF CONSTABLE'S REPORT. Mr R. W. HUGHES, the chief constable, sub- mitted his quarterly report and stated that the number of indictable offences was 25, the number discovered 17, the number of persons proceeded against 24, of which one was discharged. Five were committed for trial and 18 dealt with sum- marily. The value of the ttoleu property and tho amount obtained by fraud was JE93 16s 5d, and recovered £82 7s lid. The number of persons proceeded against for non-indictable offences was 268, of which 65 were discharged; orders made on 2 and 180 convicted. There was an increase of 98 in persons proceeded against for non-indict- able offences as compared with the corresponding quarter of last year, the increase being chiefly against the Elementary Education Acts, drunken- ness, highway offences, and vagrancy. During the quarter 6,792 tramps had been noted at workhouses and lodging houses by the police, being an increase of 756 as compared with the corresponding quarter of last year, the increase being principally at Mach- ynHeth, viz, 707. The annual clothing for the force had been received. Royalty proposed visiting the county in June, but he had not yet been acquainted with the full details of the arrange- ments, so could not at present determine what police would be required, but he was of opinion that they would require assistance from another force. Mr J. T. WILLAMS called attention to the fact that according to the Chief Constable's report there was a large percentage of persons acquitted. He feared that this must be due either to the leniency of the magistrates or to the too great anxiety of the poliec to secure cases. The CHAIRMAN pointed out that many of the cases were offences against the Education Act, in which the police took no part. The CHIEF CONSTABLE agreed, and added that in many criminal cases the magistrates dis- missed first offenders with a caution. EXTRA POLICE FOR THE ROYAL VISIT. It was arranged to leave the matter of obtaining extra police for service on the occasion of tho visit next month to the county of T.R.H. the Prince and Princess of Wales in the hands of the Chief Constable. The CHIEF CONSTABLE thought he would be able to secure as many as would be required from the adjoining county of Merioneth. COUNTY SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The report of the County Surveyor, having re- ference to repairs and additions required to certain police stations and public buildings in the county waR read and adopted. ;> OLD PRISON REGISTERS. The CLEHK read a letter from Mr Simpson 1 Jones, the lion, secretary of the Powysland Museum and Free Library, stating that he and Mr Richard Y\ illiams had been to see the volumes of the old prison registers from Salop and they had divided them into throe lots, of which lots A aud B would be useful ami interesting as references, but Jot \¡)¡¡}\¡ IIC¡t, be as useful. However Mr Williams would like to look through them before deciding. He would suggest that the Standing Joint Committee should hand over lots "A and B" R" tnat they might be preserved as county relies. Mr D. PRYCE proposed that they be handed over to the Free Library Committee at Wolslipool, who should be asked to give a guarantee for their sa;e custody, so that the county might retain the ritiht of them. Mr T. WILLIAMS seconded. M.r PRYCE furrhlr suggested that the County Council should provide a safe to keep these docu- menrs, which, he believed, would increase m value if they could be preserved, and future generations would feel intensely thankful to t.h .m for doing so. The CHAIRMAN thought that a safe was a very unsuitable and inconvenieut place to keep books. Mr D. PRYCE: There is a librarian and a care- taker at Welshpool, but uuless they are in a safe they will be buudled about. LIe would suggest also tint a small committee be appointed to apD\le of the arrangements made for the preservation of the records. Mr J. WILLIAMS thought that if the Welshpool Free Library Committee were really anxious to have these books they should surely go into the expense of having them preserved. Mr P It Y G: moved also that a schedule of the registers he prepared by the Clerk and incorporated with the minutes of the Standing Joint Committee. At this juncture a letter was handed to the Chairman from Mr Richard Rees, asking the Com- mittee to defer the consideration or the matter. He regretted being unable to attend, but pointed out that when the University offices were established it was very likely that a National Museum for Wales would be established iu the same place. If that Institution was founded in this County he believed tho old registers should be presented to that Museum aud he believed that Machynlleth had a greater claim than any othee town in Wales for the establishment of the Museum, both his- torically nnd geographically. Mr T. J. WILLIAMS said that there were a good many tilings in Welshpool already which might be handed over to a National Museum, and these would probably be applied for. If so, the old registers would be applied for at the same time. The CHAIRMAN thought that out of deference to the member who had been the principal agent in this mater it would be wise if they could adjourn it until he could attend. Mr R. LLOYD proposed that the matter be adjourned. This was then unanimously agreed to. THE ESTIMATE. The estimate of the expenditure required by the Committee for the ensuing quarter was then sub- mitted and passed.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE. r R Y mtcHA r. ] FRIDAY AFTERNOON- SINKING A LIGHTSHIP. at A Lloyd's telegram from Gibraltar, states H.M. torpedo boat 88 has sunk the lights ip Mole Island. SIR JOHN MILLAIS. To-day's bulletin states that Sir John not had a good night, and that there is no impr0 ment in his condition. EARTHQUAKE. A distinct shock of earthquake was felt in frieshire at 4-45 this morning, the disturbance travelling in a northerly direction. FIRE IN A SHIPBUILDING YARD- This morning the engineering depot of Napier Sons, shipbuilders, Glasgow, was destroyed by the damages are estimated at two thousand pout) OLD-AGE PENSIONS. The Oddfellows at Bristol to-day Pa9seC^je resolution supporting the principle of a smta scheme of legislation for the relief of agedbret provided it did not interfere with the managem of the society's affairs. COLLISION AT SEA. The passenger steamer "Yarmouth," was ceeding from Gorleston to Yarmouth when collided with the smack, Bet"v." Three 'ar^ steel plates of the Yarmouth boat were torn o > but she managed to reach the nearest bank, » land the passengers safely. Had the damage to Yarmouth been a few inches lower, she have foundered instantly. FATAL POISONING CASE. The body of the gentleman who was foun<^ the London fields, Hackney, suffering fi"onl & effects of chloroform, and who died in the GeJat Hospital on Saturday, has been identified as of Mr. Charles Holdcroft, ironmonger, lately caW ing on business at West Bromwich. g discovered his watch was missing, and there ted. no money in his pockets, and foul play is suspec CHARGE OF LIBELLING A CLERGYMA^ Sarah Horswell, married woman, was for trial at Totnes to-day charged with wrl'' libellous letters and postcards concerning Thomas William Lemon, D.D., Vicar of Cornwall.' The letters imputed that prosecutor had immoral relations with her. Mrs Hors^e solicitor said she would plead justification. THE MASKED BURGLAR. This morning Chief-Inspector Conquest, the P0^ v officer superintending the investigations Lewisham masked burglary case, together wit*1 and Mrs. Evans — the persons whose premises entered—and other witnesses, visited Newg»te the purpose of seeing if they could identify in connection with the outrage. It is stated t all failed to identify the condemned man. ACCIDENT TO LORD SALISBURY- d- The Press Association's St. Alban's correspOIlø- CO ent telegraphs that the Prime Minister, or panied by the Earl of Clarendon and tal William Cecil, were drivingin advance of the party just about to leave Hatfield House 0 Alban's, when the horses suddenly swerved) the coachman was unable to control them, and dashed across the greensward, jumping an 1 fence. The Marquis of Salisbury and his °° e panions jumped from the carnage at the moment as Sergeant Read, of the Herts i lary alighted from the horse he was riding severed the traces of the fractious animals..j Prime Minister, though much shaken, vvas }lie otherwise injured, and insisted on resuming journey, which he did in another carriage.

ELLESMERE. (Continued from paqe 2.) tWI1 SHOOTING CLUB.-The third shootiugeo-P ellb in connection with the Volunteer Shooting Oil took place on the Wood Lane Rifle Range 500, Thursday. Conditions; Seven shots at 200, and 600 yards. The following are the sc° made A « 2 2 rs 13 "3 0 g rfi • >» >> • ZJKR 1, s « § i St-Sorgt Brown 23 33 23 89 155 0 SgL.-Jnat. Walker 33 24 25 82 150 28 ^6 Private Tabor. 30 28 25 83 141 2 009 L.-Corpl. J Hood 23 23 17 63 131 1° 148 fLieut. Head 26 12 10 48 75 25 ^9 Private Bate. 29 28 20 77. 2 73 Staff-Sergt Tims 26 30 18 74 2 13 Private S Griffith 27 27 17 71 2 fMissed one competition, and is allowed to the average on his own scores for once. *3 two competitions. -+-

PERSONAL. By the promotion of Major Courtenay to theCO'J' maml of the llth Hussars, Major the Oruisby-.xore becomes second in command. -.e Lieutenant J. A. N. Booker, Montgomery'8.1 eomanry Cavalary, has resigned his couini'sSl Lady Williams Wynn, we are glad to say, n ;iy convalescent, and she will shortly join iter at IloJyhead, where they are staving* for weeks. let:' The Right Worshipful P.G.M. Sir Offley of mati, Bart., has convened the annual meeting, y the Provincial Grand Lodzc of Freemason3 Shiopshire at Ellesmcre for July 23.. 0{ On Thursday Lord Wenlock, e.v-governoi' Madras, visited his Shropshire scat at Wenlock, and had a hearty welcome. An a of congratulation was presented by Mr Milner, oldest tenant on the estate, and Lord We suitably replied. j. Mr. !• R. Hill, son of Mr. John Hill, gC. nampton Court, has been appointed private s J rei.ary to Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart-, 01 before leaving home to take up his ho was presented, oy the workmen arid tradesn\gt employed ou the Felliamptou and Marsh iar with a hunting whip and spurs.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Announced in our Advertising Columns- MAY. 30 Assizes at the Public Rooms, Newtown- Jl'N'K.. -gijC 4 Bazaar in connection with the Groes Cab'1" Methodist Chapel. of 4 Unreserved Sale of Unsold Stock-II1-'lr ude, Mr. John Thomas, in the Corn Exeha 0 Welshpool, by Messrs. Hickman and SO"- b Sale of Garden Requisites and Plants, at f nnnt Hall, Llandysilio, by Ilessrs. rl" and Son. Joi,n 8 Sale of Timber, itc., on the premises of ^r- 0d Thomas, High Street, by Messrs. Hicktna0 Son. eC- 9 Conference, Town Hall, Welshpool, in tion with British Dairy Farmers' Associafcl pl 9, 10, 11, Frank Lloyd's Horse Sales at VVre* 11 Anniversary, Court Viscount Clivc, Bnttio*? 24 Foresters' Anniversary at Chir >ur\' j I- Afessrg Sale of Estate, Llanfyllin, by R. Giilart and Sons. -ro.

DBA TITc. \lfll'J' Rn riAitns At Llanoddian Hall, Llanfair, daughter of John Richards, aged 18. ,tI- WITHY -May 21, at Cefn Hendre, Carnarvon, lotte Laytou Gould Withy, late of the Welshpool, aged 79. -<