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I D ABEEDOYEY. labourer named Edward Jj. jP ^> of Liverpool, was brought up before Mr °i» in J°Qes and Mr ".leyrick Roberts at Towyn ord t day eharged with "being drunk and dis- ie J'y«—'P.S. Price said that about noon that day »tre 6t t^)e defendant exposing himself in the main iafjat Aberdovey.—Defendant admitted having iiot ,Vai1' glasses of aie and a pint, but as he could the fi a convenience he was obliged to turn to c]lJ(j-rst Place he could iind.—A line of 10s. in- costs was infiicteu, or iu default 14 day's I P^oument.

| T DIN AS MAWDDWY. I SUNDAY SCHOOL MUSICAL FESTIVAL. ^ho'1-3 *:rea'; was enjoyed by the several hundreds I the" In their Sunday clothes, were seen wending t}ie ^ay on the evening of Thursday and during °^e Friday, May 28th ond 29th, to the old it|je 8 Church of Tydecho at Slaliwyd. They were tk ^^bers of th<? Church Sunday Schools of y^awddwy, Slinllyn, and Slaliwyd. On ^li\. -v evening an impressive sermon was I bej|J.ered by Rev. J. R. Roberts, Rector of Garth- I ^°l)p0' youngest son of the late Cation FOR rts (Elis Wyn o Wyrfai) —A man whom Wales I taxations to come will honour as one of the itlggoltest and most worthy of her sons. The meet- 1181) n Friday morning consisted, in addition to the service, in catechising the children in the 7th *^ilf I c'iaP,"ers °f Rhodd Mam," which was Cue, ? ^one by Rev. T. D. James, of Llanfair- ^0^eini°n. At the afternoon meeting Rev. J. R. 'bil:l't, of Garthbeibio, displayed considerable Ity in eliciting happy discussions and answers Points in St. John iii, 1-14; and in the I 1le:lng another eloquent sermon was delivered by thr .1'. D. JamEs, of Llanfair. The services at- the 11. e 5neetings on Friday were intoned by Rev. J, whilst the united choirs of the three 8 rendered, with praiseworthy spirit, several of and anthems, under the able eonductorship A- C. Davies, Dinas Mawddwv. Mr Davies who, in spite of his modest and retirin Co^ion, is fast coming into prominence as g onSltlon, is fast coming into prominence as g JfiQpj^or, adjudicator, and composer, and has done ^0 footer musical taste amongst his acquain- W?- Ihe meeting, being the iifth of its kind 911it In the district, was in every way a success— °lic|- a c°nibinaticn of spiritual worship and Stf^y niaking. Through the kindness of Sir SCJJQ Buckley, the members of the Minllyn J>ict entertained their friends in the historic and 6Sc'CIe summer residence called Bryn Cleifion te], e.re> as some of our local authorities persist in I lojj„ lng> the battle of Camlan was fought long, s a*o.

LLANFAIR. PETTY SESSIONS, SATUKDAY.—Before Messrs J. C. Hilton and John Jehu, D.C.C. Crowden being also present. TRESPASS IN PURSUIT OF GAME.^—John Jones was charged by George Threadgold with this offence.— Prosecutor said I am a gamekeeper in the employ of C. H. Beck, Esq. I was out on the 12th May, when I heard a shot in the direction of the Yoel in the parish of Llanfair. It was about eight o'clock at night. I went in the direction of the place whence I had heard the shot. When I was about 100 yards off I saw the defendant, who was on the Voel Farm at the time. This was about ten minutes after I heard the shot. I went up to the defendant, who had a double-barrel gun with him. I said" Y Ollng" man, you arc at it again." He paid" 1 am on the footpath." He was not on the footpath, but was 46 yards from it. lJeïendunt then said This is the foothpath." It was only a path used by sheep. I said he had no right there. Defendant replied You can go to h I have got leave from David Jones." I had cautioned him before. C. H. Beck, Esq., had the right of shoot- ing.—For the defence, William Evans said I am a labourer, and live at Hirhos. I know the Yoel Farm well. It was a custom to go the way the defendant did. I have known the place for over fifty years. I did not go to the place where defendant was ho told me about it. The field is called Erwgerrig, and there is a footpath through it, but I will not say there is a path where he was. It is an old custom to cross from the road to the farm.—The magis- trates remarked that they found that defendant had been previously warned not to go on the land, and they hoped this would be a caution.—Fined 5s and lis 6d costs. SCHOOL BOARD CASE.—Mr J. P. Harris, atten- dance officer, brought a complaint agaiust John Owen, Tynyfynwent, Llanfair, for neglecting to obey an order which had previously been made in regard to the boy, Edward Owen, 11 years of age, who had only attended school nine times out of a possible 66. He had been after this child more than anyone in the parish, ar.d they treated witness with contempt. The bov was quite able to attend school.—The line of 5s which had previously been inflicted was now ordered to be enforced if not paid, a distress warrant was ordered to be issued. THE COMING-OF-AGE OF ME HUGH HARRISON. REJOICINGS AT LLANFAIR. The loyalty of the Caerhowel tenants at Llanfair and neighbourhood was probably never more mani- fest than on Tuesday, when the town was en fete in honour of the coming-of-age of the heir to the Caerhowel estate—Mr Hugh R. E. Harrison. Pre- parations for the event had been going on for some time, so that on Tuesday, Llanfair was the scene of consideiable animation and excitement. The tenantry being aware of the fact that Mr Hugh Harrison would shortly attain his majority, it was decided that a presentation should be made to him on the auspicious occasion. For this purpose a subscription list was opened a month or two ago, and the work, which was taken up with much zest, received fresh impetus from the fact that Col Harrison had given a site for the new Intermediate School. A strong committee was formed for carrying out the project and included the following amongst its members :—The Vicar, Rev T. Jeffrey Jones (chairman), Mr R. Humphreys, North and South Wales Bank (treasurer), Revs T. D. James and Owen Jones (Gelli), Dr Humphreys, Messrs T. Watkin, J.P., J. Jehu, J.P., W. Story, T. Jones, W. Theodore, R. Jones (Neuadd), — Richards (Llanoddian), and T. Bowen. A sum of upwards of £28 having been collected, it was decided that. the presentation should consist of an address in album form, and that a public tea should be given to all the inhabit- ants of Llanfair and neighbourhood to be followed by sports. Accordingly, Tuesday was observed as a general holiday, the people donning their best attire and turning out in good numbers. About 2.30 p.m. Mr Hugh Harrison, accompanied by his aunt (Mrs Wharton, Skelton Castle, Yorkshire), Mr J. Lomax, and Miss Harrison, arrived in an open carriage from Welshpool and were met on the outskirts of the town by a procession consisting of the committee, the Llanfair Brass Band (under the conductorship of Mr T. Richards), and' the children, to the number cf 400 or 500, from the Board, Rhiwhiriaeth. fIntermediate, and National Schools. The procession then turned right about face and marched over Llanfair bridge at the end of which had been erected an archway of ever- greens, decorated with flags, &c. The motto on the one side was "Welcome to Llanfair," that on the reverse being the same in Welsh Croesaw e Llan- fair." Proceeding thence, another archway was found at the top of Bridge street, bearing on the one side the inscription "Long life to the heir of Caerhowel," and on the other Long life to Mr Hugh Harrison." Having marched round the town a. bait was made at the Board School where tea was served to a very large cotripanv, under the presidency of the following ladies :—ATesdames Humphreys (the Bank),Watkin (Brynmair), Story, T. Jones, Hughes, (Wynnstay), C.W. Humphreys, T. D. Jones, Tudor, Jehu, Ellis, George (Tan Hoase), Davies (Neuaddllwyd), Morris (the Lion), E. A. Evans (Gelli), Mrs Dr Humphreys, Mrs Dr Hughes, Misses Griffiths, Morgan, Jones (Neuadd), Jones (the Graig), Humphreys, Richards (Llan- oddian), Edwards, Davies (Manchester House), and Smith, assisted by others. The pro- visions were in charge of Mrs Thomas, Bodein- ion, and Mrs Jones, Neuadd. At the conclusion of tea, a vote of thanks was heartily accorded to the tea- makers on the motion of Mr J. C. Hilton. A move makers on the motion of Mr J. C. Hilton. A move was now made towards the Square, at one end of which a brake had been drawn up, from which the horses had been removed, and which was intended as a rostrum for the speakers. It was shortly before five o'clock when Mr Hugh Harrison ascended the brake followed by Mrs Wharton, Mr Lomax, Miss Harrison, the Yicar (Rev T. J. Jones), Messrs J. C. Hilton, T. V/atkin, J. Jehu, E. Jones, R. Humphreys and Dr Humphreys.—Tbe Yicar, in opening the proceedings expressed his pleasure in calling upon Mr R. Humphreys to read the address which was to be presented to Mr Harrison. On this occasion, they had to marry without the wife, the address itself not having arrived, although it might do so before they separated.—Mr R. Hum- phreys, amid applause then read a copy of the address, which was as follows :—" To Hugh Robert Edward Harrison, Esq. Sir,—On the auspicious occasion of your attaining your majority, we, the undersigned, on behalf of the numerous subscribers to this address, beg to tender our cordial respects and good wishes. We feel that we cannot allow this opportunity to pass without giving expression to tho high esteem in which the Caerhowel family is held by the inhabitants of Llanfair and the sur- rounding neighbourhood. As a landowner lI1 our district, your father, Col. Harrison, has greatly endeared himself, not only to the tenants on the estate, but to those around us. By his generous aid in the advancement of all pub- • movements in our midst, especially in enabling 1 very largely to build our beautiful clinch tower, and now by his lTIlwifi cent gift of n site for our new Intermediate School, ho has laid us under farther and deeper obligations to him. These will be lasting memorials to the interest which the Caerhowel family have, in Llanfair, and we beg to take advantage of this event to convey to him, through you, our warmest thanks. Iu begging your acceptance of this address we heartily join in wishing you many years of happiness and prosperity and we pray that God Almighty will be pleased to guide and direct your footsteps through the honourable career that awaits yon. Signed on behalf of the committee—T. Jeffrey Jones, chairman, R. Humphreys, lion, treasurer and secretary, Llan- fair, May 20, 1896." This address is a fine speci- men of the binders, illuminator' and artist's work, the cover being of red Russian leather embossed in gilt flowering, and edged in gilt as well. On the outside of the front cover is an inscription, To Hugh Robert Edward Harrison, Esq., Caerhowel, Llanfair, 16th April, 1896." The covers are lined with fine watered silk paper, then a specially pre- pared suuklin mounts for the photograph and address. On the front page of the album are photos of Mr Hugh Harrison, and Colouel and Mrs Harrison, which arc really excellent likenesses fnken by Mr Maclardy, of Oswestry, in platiuotype. On the second page photos of Caerhowel and Llan- fair Church, also by Mr Maclardy, in platinotype. On the third page comes the first part of the address, which is executed in a chaste and artistic manntr. At the top of the page is the monogram of Mr H. R. E. Harrison, and in the right hand top corner the crest, coatj of arms, and motto of the Harrison family, done in proper heraldic colours. The wording of the address is in Old English, and the illumination of the whole page is very beauti- ful. On the fifth, sixth, and seventh pages of the album are inscribed the names of 126 subscribers, which are put on in Old English type the same as the address.—Mr. Hugh Harrison on ris- ing to respond was received with loud cheers. It was, he said, with very mixed feelings that he rose that day. On the one hand he felt the deepest gratitude, almost too deep to express, for the very kind welcome they had accorded him, and for the very kind expression of feeling and good wishes, yet, on the other hand, he was very sorry that his father was not present. For many years and especially during the last few weeks Colonel Harri- son had constantly referred to that day and had looked forward to coming to Llanfair. It was very pleasing to his family to know that they had so many kind friends in Llanfair and now that his father's illness had struck them such a blow his fam- ily would always remember that day and the kind wishes they had given him. Reference had been made to the good understanding and kindly feeling which had existed between his family and the Llanfair people. He hoped that that state of things would always continue and that by the help of their kind wishes and the example of his father for many years to come they would be the best of friends when the time came that he had anything to do with the estate. As regarded the new In- termediate Schools it was his father's greatest wish that he should do something which would benefit Llanfair and Montgomeryshire. In con- elusion he thanked them for their kindness and he would remember that day to the end of His liie (loud cheers.)—Mr. J. Jehu said that he had now a very pleasant duty to perform, which was, to pro- pose a vote of thanks to Colonel Harrison for the magnificent present he h?.d given them in the building site referred to. Having made an allu- sion to the good feeling between the tenants and the Caerhowel family Mr. Jehu said that the best thing that could be done now was to give the children education. It was a pity that some of them had not bad more of it (laughter.) He now formally proposed the resolution.—Mr. T. YYatkin in seconding the resolution, expressed the deep regret of all at the absence of Col. Harrison, which was a cloud hanging over them. They could only hope that in the kind providence of God the Colonel would be restored to his usual health and vigoir. In obtaining the site for the new school free of cost they hae obtained a good deal more than they had expected. When Mr Jehu and he were sent as a deputation to Colonel Harrison, all that they expected was that the Colonel would sell them the site on generous terms, and they were greatly astonished when that gentleman announced that he would give them the site. By this act ho con- sidered that Col. Harrison had conferred a per- manent benefit, .upon the inhabitants of Llanfair for many generations to come. In thanking Col. I Harrison for helping them that gentleman would be pleased to hear that he was helping those who were prepared to help themselves (applause). The subscription list had been opened very handsomely, and they had every confidence that the matter would turn out better than their expectations. He trusted that they would be able to build a school which would be a blessing to to the place for many generations, and which would be a monument to the noble-hearted man who had given them the site (applause).—Dr. Humphreys, in supporting the resolution, said that Col. Harrison might be assured of the gratitude of the people of Llanfair for his generous action, by which he had rendered generations yet unborn under a deep obligation to him. It had been well said that the actions of the just smile sweet and blossom in the dust," and there was no one in the country who did not yearn for the rapid recovery of Col. Harrison (applause). When the time arrived that the Colonel should be called away, one of the sweetest and most fragrant flowers on lis grave would be this generous act (applause).Mr. J. C. Hilton, who was received with applause, remarked that in a daily paper last week he saw a statement of John Bright to the w I effect that a speech, in order to b3 successful, should deal with one subject only. The speakers that day had dealt with one subject, and they had been very successful (applause). A coming-of-age was, to most people, a ime of rejoicing, and it was right and proper that it should be regarded in that light, yet there was another way in which to look at it. It had its serious side-a young man at this time was generally fitted to take his place in this life and to assume the cares, the anxieties, and the responsi- bilities of life. They were well assured that Mr Hugh Harrison was so fitted, and he most sincerely congratulated him. He could only add that the fact that Col. and Mrs Harrison could not be present would be a lasting regret to Llanfair (applause).—The Vicar, having expressed regret at the illness of Col. Harrison, and having eulogised that gentleman for his many acts of generosity to the parish, said that Mr Hugh Harrison's father had been a good and liberal man, and he (the Y icar) would say, that Mr Harrison could not do better than follow his father's example. — Mr J. C. Hilton having thanked Mrs Wharton and Miss Harrison for their attendance, on behalf of the company, the resolution was put and carried unanimously.—Mr Hugh Harrison, in responding, mentioned that he had received two telegrams during the afternoon, one from the doctor and one from his mother, stating that his father was going on as well as could b9 expected (applause).—The crowd then made its way to an adjoining field, where sports were indulged in, under the management of Dr Humphreys and Mr E. Dryhurst Roberts. In the evening, on the field, the remainder of the cake supplied at the tea was distributed amongst the children, and the bread, sugar, and tea among about 40 oM women, who ivere extremely grateful to the committee for their kind- ness. The sports and amusements, were very successful, the children enjoying themselves to their heart's content, and as the party from Caerhowel left al I cheered heartily and the band played For he's a ji lly good fellow. REJOICINGS AT MANABW. The celebration of the coming-of-age of Mr H. R. E. Harrison took place at Manafon on Wednesday, the 27th ult., and we regret that our report of the affair did not arrive in time for publication in our last issue. The present has afforded a good oppor- tunity to the tenantry on the Caerhowel estate of giving vent to their feelings of respect and esteem which has existed between them and the Caerhowel family. The rejoicings at Manafon last week were a striking proof that this opportunity was taken advantage of to the fullest extent. In addition to taking an active part in connection with the rejoic- ings at Caerhowel 011 Wednesday week, the tenantry of Col. Harrison at Manafon resolved to celebrate .the occasion of his sons coming-of-age in their own neighbourhood. A subscription list was opened, and it appears that a ready and spontaneous re- sponse met the appeal for funds. Upwards of £ 16 was collected, and it was decided to give a public tea and to have a programme of sports. The little village was en-fete on Wednesday for this intelesting event. The day was gloriously fine, and a large number of people flocked to the scene of festivities. Every available building and tree, etc., were dccoratcd with flags, banners, monograms, and devices suitable for the occasion, Long life and happiness, H.R.E.H, being the most common. A handsome arch of evergreens spanned the entrance to the sports field bearing the inscription, "Health, wealth, prosperity, H.R.E.H." The decorations, which were excellent, were carried out by a com- mittee superintended by Mr J. E. Thomas. Flowers, evergreens, etc., were sent by Miss Williams' Henllys, Miss Bayard, Gwemydd, Mr T. J. Houns- field, the Sector, and others. Waggons were kindly lent by Mrs Evans, the Mont, and Mr Andrew, Bronhilog. The Lla ii fair- CLereiiiioii Brass Band, under i he conductorship of Mr Richards, played some good selections of music at intervals during the day. The general committee consisted of Messrs Edward Andrew (chairman), Evan Humphreys, J. N. Jones, Samuel Roberts, John Humphreys, and Rd. Evais, Amongst those present during the after- noon were Colonel, Mrs, and Miss Harrison, Caer- howel, Mr Hugh Robert Edward Harrison, Mr and Mrs T- J. Itounsfield, Glyncogan, Mrs VVacc and Miss IJayard, Gwemydd. Mr and Mrs F. R. James, Montgomery Mr E. H. Morris, Chirbury, Mr J. Fred Francis, Fordcn. Mr E. Williams, Caerhowel, Mr F. Langford, Court Calmore, Mr Piyce Wilson, Ffin- nant, Mr E. Andrew, Belandeg, Rev L. W. and Mrs Davies. Rectory, Mr Richard Andrew, Dr Davies, New Mills, Mr Wm. Coifield, Tregynon, and Mr W. Williams, Mauaton. Tbe Caerhowel family, con- sisting of Colonel and Mrs Harrison, Mr H. R. E. Hairison, arrived at about half-past three. They were met opposite the Ffinnaut. by a large and en- thusiastic crowd, who, having detached the horses, pulled the carriage with ropes to the village amid hearty cheering On the ar ival at the Bee-hive Inn, Mr Ili-yee, Wilson, the Ffinnaut addressing Mr Hugh Harrison, said it gave him very great pleasure on behalf of those present to welcome him to Manafon. J-j e (MrWilson) had the honour 22 years auo of proposing Col. Harrison's health, and he was happy to say that the gallant Colonel had fully justified the expectations' he then formed of him. He only hoped that Mr Hugh Harrison would follow in the footsteps of his father (loud cheeriD?). —Mr Hugh Harrison, who was received with loud cheers, said he was afraid he could not thank them sufficiently for the hearty welcome they had extended to him that day, and for the kind expres- sions made to him. He thought ho could not do better than follow in the footsteps of his father— (hear lietii-)-and try to live up to the traditions of his family (cheers). He again thanked them.— Mr. E. Andrew, Belandeg, congratulated Colonel Harrison on his recovery to better health (cheers), They were all exceedingly pleased to see him and his family at Manafon.—The gallant Colonel was received with great cheering on rising to speak. He thanked them very much for the kind reception they had accorded him. He assured them that as his son lived he would remember the kind reception they had given to him that day.—Hearty cheers were then accorded the Caerhowel family.— The Company then adjourned to the Bee-hive Inn where luncheon was provided by Mr and Mrs Roberts, limited to subscribers over a certain amount. Mr Hugh Harrison occupied the chair. Mr Evan Evans proposed the (Health of Mr Hugh Harrison), which was enthusiastically received.—Mr T. J. Hounsfield supported the toast. He did not think the rising generation equal to their ancestors- (laughter)—so that it could not therefore be expected that Mr Harrison would be as good ?s his father (laughter). In conclusion he wished Mr Harrison every success (cheers).— Mr. Hugh Harrison suitably responded. If it was not excepted that he would be as good as his father he said he meant to try (cheers). And he hoped he would succeed at any rate to a great degree. The kind wishes he had received that day would act as a great incentive to attain that object. He had never been at the Bee-hive before, and he hoped it would not be the last time. He thanked them very much for their kindness towards him.— A bout 800 partook of a public tea. which was pro- vided in the National School by Mr Bond, Welsh- pool. The following ladies presided at the tea tables:—Miss Andrew, Belandeg, Mrs Evans, Cefngwernfa, Mrs Humphreys, Tyncelvn, Mrs Humphreys, Penybryn, Mrs Bowen, Dwyrhiew, Mrs Jones, White-lane. Mrs Roberts, Bee-hive, and Mrs Evans, Cefntwlch, were represented by Mrs Lloyd, Llwyn Coppa, and Mrs Williams, Birchen-house.—The sports took place on a field adjacent to the Church, kindly lent for the occasion by Mr Pryce Wilsou, the Ffinnant. The contests in the different races were interesting, and a happy evening was spent. The Sports' committee was as follows:—Messrs T. J. Hounsfield (chairman),! Edward .Andrew, Evan Evans, Richard Evans, Arthur Humphreys, J. N. Jones, John Humphreys, and W. Davies. The judges were Mr. T. J. Houns- field, Rev L. W. Davies, and Mr Pryce Wilson, Ftinnant.-Colonel, Mrs, and Miss Harrison left at six o'clock amid hearty cheering. Mr Hugh Harrison who left at a later period of the day, was vociferously cheered by the crowd. Dancing was indulged in until dusk, when a most enjoyable day's proceedings terminated.

OSWESTRY. SUCCESS OK OSWESTRY PUPILS.—Kathleen and Ethelwyn Huxley, Union Place, have both passed the Trinity College Local Examination at Howell's School, Denbigh, the former taking honours. PARIsn CHURCH.—A special service for men was held in the Parish Church on Sunday afternoon. An address was given by the Vicar, Rev. Cecil Hook on Personal Godliness," and was attentively listened to by the large number present. Mr C. Milton Bill, the newly-appointed organist presided at the organ. GRANT TO THE FREE LIBRARy.-Oswestry Free Library is one of eleven free libraries to each of which the convocation of Oxford University, on Wednesday, made a grant of books printed at the Clarendon Press to the value of JE25. AMBULANCE CLASSES. -Thirteen members of the Police Force have been undergoing training in ambulance work by Dr Blaikie, and as the result of an examination by Dr Lawton Roberts, Ruabon, all the candidates have passed. PRESS FORWARD LODGE, I O.G.T.—On Satur- day last a pleasant evening was spent in the Templar Hall, Castle street, when the Hope of Cefn" Lodge paid a fraternal visit. The pro- gramme consisted of^ Chairman's address, recita- tions by Bros. Mac-hin,^ E. Roberts, W. Edwards, and Sis. Davies, D.D.Y.I., and solos by Sis Thomas and Sis James, G.V.T. CYCLING ACCIDENT. A cycling accident of a serious nature took place on Sunday last at Morda. Two cyclists from Salford were descending the Morda Bank on their return journey when one of the machines snapped at the crown of the front fork throwing the rider violently down, and con- siderably injuring the muscles over the ribs on the leftside. Miss Morris, head nurse at the Work- house, attended to the injuries, and the man was able to go home by train later in the day. INCORPORATION, Moii day. Present: Mr. W. Griffiths (presiding), 1. M. Bnikeley-Owen, and E. W. O. Bridgeman, Messrs. J. H. N. Walford, W. E. Frith, J. Richards, T. Whitfield, W. Humphreys, S. Parry Jones, with Mr. J. C. Bull (clerk).-The Clerk reported the number in the House for the first week to be 147 against 148 last year. Out- door relief, zP,20 14s. 9d. to 298 recipients, against JE22 13s. 9d. to 383 last year; a.nd tramps relieved 143. Number in the House, second week, 193 against 143 last year; out-door relief, X20 17a 10d to 297 recipients, against £2113s. to 324 last year; and tramps relieved 106. There were two cases of scarlet fever and one case of measles at present in the House.—Mr. Walford reported that the com- mittee appointed had visited the lunatics in the County Asylum on Thursday last. The committee found all the lunatics in good health and as happy as possible under the circuingtances. They were also well pleased with wrhat they saw in the Asylum,—The Clerk intimated there was only one applicant for the post of chap]airi) vjZ-) jjev. Walter Williams, who wrote stating Q6 was about to enter upon his duties as assistant curate at the Parish Church, Oswestry, and would therefore be able to efficiently discharge the duties of the office. Mr. Bridgeman Is he a Welshman ?—The Clerk Yes he understands Welsh.—Rev. Bulkelev-Owen pro- posed, and Mr. Humphreys seconded, that Mr. Williams be appointed to the post of Chaplain, and the motion was carried unani^o^^ _jjr Whit- field I presume that the haplaii will be subject to so many months' notice frotn the Guardians.- The Clerk stated that the agreement was a mouths notice on both sides. THE ST. ASAPH DIOCESAN SOCIETIES. The annual sermons in aid of the funds of these societies were preached in all the churches in the Oswestry Rural Deanery on Sunday. The Rural Dean preached at Oswestry Parish Church in the morning and Archdeacon Thonias in the evening. At the evening service the preacher dwelt a; some length on the work carried out by the society in Oswestry parish. Since the inception of the society the Parish Church had been completely renovated, Holy Trinity Church and Mission Room had been built as well as various schools. In con- clusion he referred to the Education Bill as a measure framed for the good of ell and calculated to give perfect satisfaction to parents as regards the religious instruction of their ellildreii.-At the Welsh Church Rev J. Evan Jones preached morn- ing and evening, and at Holy Trinity Rev T. Red- fern preached in the morning and Rev Rossendale Lloyd in the evening. At Holy Trinity Mission Room Mr A. B. Churchill preached in the after- noon. At Llanymynech Rev W. Beavan preached in the morning and Rev T. Redfern iu the eveiiiiiv. At Trefonen Rev G. Williams preached in the morning and Rev Elias Owen in the evening. At Whittington the Ven Archdeacon Thomas preached in the morning smcl licv H. UoIQG^]^ cvcnin°*. The collections at Oswestry parish (jhnrJh amounted to L15 6s 7d. TOWN COUNCIL.-—-]\ £ OXFUY' Present The Mayor (Mr Cllag. B. Williams) Aldermen Spaull, Bayley, Weaver and Rogers, Councillors Cottam, Bolton, Smith, Whitfield, Davies, Lewis, Lloyd, Mason, Lacou, Edwards,' Martin, Daniel, Jones, and Perlts) vvith Mr Parry Jones (town clerk), Mr R. O. \yynne Roberts (borough surveyor), and'J. W. Thomas (finance clerk). WELCOME TO THE TOIVN CLERK. The Mayor said before asking the Town Clerk to read the minutes he thought it w0u^(ji not be out of place for him to formally welCome thpir Town Clerk back after an absence of v hear). He was sure they were a,u very Well' pleased to see him and to all appearance he had benefit-ted by the change e).-Coniiciilor Perks said be had great pleasure in sapportjng what had been said by the Mayor. The Town Clerk in responding, remarked that while the duties ef the office were onerous and re- sponsible, and increasingly so, at the same time be had always great pleasure in dis- charging Iietn. It would not have been so if he had not always received the cordial support and aid of all the members of the Council, both past and present, and he trusted that in the future be would still receive that sympathy in the discharge of his duties and that support which had been extended to him in the past (appjause). lie had to thank his deputy, Mr Jackson. for the careful manner in which he had discharger) the duties of the office in his absence. He would not have gone away had he not felt that he was leaving the duties of the office in thoroughly efficient hands. He had also to thank Mr Morris, as the bulk 0f the work had fallen upon his shoulders. In returning both his wife and himself would be able to take up their work and to do some good for the town of Oswestry (applause)"—The minutes wore then read and passed. APPOINTMENT OF EECOR.J>ER. The Clerk read the official letter stating that Mr Robert Lloyd Kenyon had been appointed Recorder of Oswestry in place of the late 111' Charles Watiiin Williams- Wynn, and also a letter from Mr Kenyon in which he expressed the hope that the appointment would not be disagreeable to the Council. THE FORTHCOMING EISTEDDFOD. The Mayor intimated that the secretary of the Eisteddfod Committee had written asking if the Council would be good enough to honour them with their presence at the Gorsedd to be held in Caeglas in connection with the Eisteddfod meetings. It was expected that they would form tin procession at the Gnildhall and march in state. He was anxious that the Council should do so, seeing that the Mayor and Corporation aro patrons of the I Eisteddfod.Councillor Lloyd said he would be very glad to accompany the Ala3 or on that day.- Alderman Bayley proposed that the Council in state attend the Gorsedd to be held at Caeglas on the morning of the Eisteddfod.—Alderman Spaull seconded, and the motion was unanimously passed. —It was also agreed on the motion of Councillor Vv bitfield, seconded by Councillor Jones, that the Corporation plate be lent for the loan exhibition. MARKET COMMITTEE'S IIKI'OliT. Councillor Smith proposed that clause one of the report be adopted as Se\urtl ayip'ica- tions from auctioneers for allotment of pens for sales by auction were made, and it was reooti.<- mended that no further allotment be nEdc at present." In doing so he would mention that he had had two letters which he would refer to, and which would explain the steps the committee had taken.—Mr C. J. Lulham had wfitteD informing him that he had purchased all Mr McKie's rights of business from the Official Receiver. Messrs Whitfield and Sun had also written stating that if the Council did take from them the double row of pens in front of the old Baptist Chapel it would be a very considerable loss to then,. Since he received these letters he had gone round the Smithfield and looked at the matter very carefully to see how far the wishes of the auctioueers could be met. He thought it might be possible that the Council would be able to get plenty of peas for store sheep in the month of September or October, and he would suggest that the whole matter be referred back again to the Markets Committee.—Alderman Weaver seconded the motion, which was carried.— Councillor Smith moved the adoption cf the other clauses as follows :-That the gate nearest to Smithfield Road, leading from the Smithfield into Croxon's Square, be built up, at estimated cost of X8 7s 6d. Also that the cattle pens used by Messrs Whitfield and Son be paved, at estimated cost of -147, That the tender of Messrs Clay and Son for iron gates, A-c., required in the Smithfield be accepted.—That the use of the Powis Hall be granted to Messrs Whitfield and Son for wool sale in June. That the Eisteddfod Committee be per- mitted to erect galleries in the Powis Hall for the ) Eisteddfod meetiuo-s, on their undertaking to make good all damage. All worK to be done under supervision of the Borough Surveyor, and to be approved of by him. Alderman Spaull moved that the name of the chairman of the Markets Committee be added as a rider to the Borough Surveyor's in clause 6. This would divide the responsibility.— Councillor Jones seconded.—The recommendations were all carried unanimously. GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE'S REPORT. Councillor Whitfield moved the first recommen- dation of the committee, as follows:—"That the committee consisting of the Mayor, Alderman Spaull, Councillors Lacon, Dauiel, and Lewis, be appointed to consider the question of the Charities belonging the borough, and to report thereon."— The Clerk intimated that the Town Council stood now in the same position with regard to the Charities as the outside Parish Council, the Local Government Board having conferred that power upon Town Councils. He had written the Vicar on the subject, and that gentleman replied, stating that he was glad to hear the Town Council were now in a position to act with regard to the charities, and recommended that a committee be formed, consisting of the Vicar and Churchwardens, the Mayor and Town Clerk, and two appointed repre- sentatives of the vestry of each parish. The recommendation was then seconded by Councillor Davies, and carried unanimously. Councillor Whitfield moved the adoption of Clause 8, which was as follows :—That the committee appointed at the meeting of the 30th of March, i.e., the Mayor, Alderman Spaull, and Councillors Whitfield and Smith be empowered to take all steps they may consider necessary with reference to the opposition to the Cambrian Railways Bill, the employment of counsel, obtaining evidence, &c., and if thought advisable to effect an arrangement with the Couipany.-Couiicillor Smith explained that the Committee were not in a position to make a further report on the matter. They had com- munications fronr the Railway Company, and they had met and considered them and were not with- out hope that good would result. He seconded the motion that clause 8 be adopted.—Councillor Lacon was of opinion that as this committee would prob- ably expend some hundreds of pounds in the matter they ought first of all to report to the Council and get their sanction. He proposed that before any expense be authorised the committee report to the Board.—Councillor Cottam seconded.— Councillor Lloyd had perfect confidence in the committee, and would certainly vote against the amendment. —Councillor Smith in speaking to the amendment, said he was surprised to hear Councillor Lacon asking for information. He was present at the meeting and heard the strong arguments expressed by the members of the Board that certain things should be required from the Railway Company, and he was also present when it was agreed that these things must be got, even though they had to go to Parliament and ask Parliament to get them. The Board agreed to that and to the appointment of a committee who would work with the Town Clerk to obtain these rights," and before the committee could take a step they required the sanction of the Council On the 15th of the present month the Bill would be read, and if they did not give the committee power why on earth was it appointed. —Councillor Lacon, in reply, stated he was present at the last meeting and had all the information, but he thought the committee were too anxious to fight instead of trying to come to some arrange- ment with the Railway Company.—Councillor Whitfield I may say that every member of this committee has taken off the boxing gloves and thrown down the olive branch.—The motion was put to the meeting and carried.—Clause 9, That a water pressure recorder be obtained at a cost of £7 10s was also carried.—The Clerk read a letter from the County Council with regard to Clause 10 which dealt with Beatrice street footpath. The letter stated the question of the proposed improve- ments to the footpaths in Beatrice street had been carefully considered by the Roads and Bridges Committee and a sub-committee duly inspected the footpachs and reported that the footpath was in excellent condition and in their opinion quite sufficient for the requirements of the locality that the short length iu Lower Beatrice street was in a bad condition and that inasmuch as the continua- tion of the footpath was broken by an old disused weighbridge and as the proposed improvement did not deal therewith they could not see their way to recommend the Main Roads Committee to make a grant in rcs>pect thereof, but if the Town Council would consent to the abolition of the weigh- bridge and make the footpath continuous they"' were prepared to recommend the committee to re-consider the matter. — Councillor Whitfield moved the recommendation that the Town Clerk be instructed to ascertain the price of various properties, and to report.— Councillor Cottam asked why the same application bad not been made when the Town Council bought several properties in Salop.—The Clerk explained that the Town Council wanted to get as much money from the County Council as possible. It had only recently been decided in the House of Lords that the County Council bad control of the footpaths, and this why the application had been jn:ade.—The recommendation was carried.—Coun- Whitfield moved Clause 11: That the following plans be passed: New street (York street) for M; I.C. flul-dsniaii houses in York street for 31r. T. Ilurdsman houses in York street for Ir. Evan Evans." Clause 12, which consisted of the tenders for stones, &c., for the ensuing year was also moved, and""both' were passed—The Surveyor reported that Mr. Watkin Jones had applied for extension of water main from Queen's road to the new houses in Queen's Park.—The extension was granted. THE WATER SUPPLY. Councillor Smith said while on the question he would just like to call attention to one fact. They had had an exceedingly dry summer, and lie thought it right to go forth that they had at present in the reservoir twenty million gallons of water, equal to ninety days' supply. The consump- tion was 218,000 gallons per day, and the trade consumption was out of that was 31,000 gallons. The increase in the trade consumption was 40,000 gallons above what it was in 1895. They had plenty of water running into the reservoir, and at the present time there was an ample supply for everybody, which was pure and clean (hear, hear). He thought he Council ought to be congratulated that they had got over the water diíficalty (applause). COUNCILLOR COTTA:U'S MOTION. The next item on the agenda was Councillor Cottam's motion, but several members rose to leave the room.- Councillor Cottam Any member that wants to leave the room ought to leave it now (laughter).-In moving his motion forthe purchase of properties in Beatrice street and for the im- provement of such street and entrance to Albert road, Councillor Cottam stated that in Albert road there were now hundreds of houses, and he thought that a better eutracne should be provided to so tine a street,- Council I lor Mason seconded the motion, but said he would like to alter the wording to make it read "that the Town Clerk take the necessary steps." He was of opinion that it would be money well spent.-Alderman Spaull and Coun- cillor Lloyd supported the motion. Councillor Cottam agreed to the alteration of the wording, and the motion was put to the meeting and carried. —This was all the business.

POOL QUAY. Mr. J. GEORGE POWELL, the surveyor to Pockling- ton Rural District Council, and late assistant to Mr. Hole, surveyor, Pool Quay, has been appointed to an important surveyorship in the County of Surrey, Six candidates appeared before the Board for the otnce. There were 200 applications, and Mr. Powell was finally unanimously elected and cotn- plimeuted by the Chairman on his election out such a large number of applicants. The valu- of the post is £ 250 per annum.

WHITTINGTON. LAV, :> TENNIS C it-i;As a result of one or two preliminary meetings a Lawn Tennis Club has been formed in the village. The Rector, Rev Hugh Hoibeeh is the president, and he has kindly placed his private grounds at the disposal of the club. Tne opening game took place on Monday afternoon when there was a good number of members present. BESIGNATION of THE RECTOR.— On Sunday morning before the commencement of service, Rev Hugh Holbech announced from the pulpit the great regret at having to sever his connection with the parish in which he had laboured for ten years in order that he might accept a call that had come to him to the living of Farnborough in Warwick- shire, where his father had laboured for 50 years, but was unable to cirt-Y oil owing to illness. Mr Holbech feelingly testified to his regret at making the announcement, but thought it a matter of filial duty to accept the call which had come to him. Archdeacou Thomas who subsequently preached on behalf of the Diocesan Societies, made allusion to the resignation of the Rector and testified to the esteem in which he was held by his brother clergy in the diocese, and trusted he would be blessed in his new sphere of work. The announcement came as a surprise to most of the Rector's hearers ar.d general regret is felt in the parish at his removal. The restoration of the Church will always remain as a memorial of his rectorship. Mr Holbech leaves towards the end of September. 1-1

ELLESMERE. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, TUESDAY.—Present Ilev T. J. Rider (presiding), Rev W. C. E. Kynaston. Rev S. T. W. Barker, Rev H. Moody. Messrs J. D. Owen, W. E. Trevor Ward, {J. Jeffries, T. Emberton, J. Woodville, T. Jones, C. Cooke, and J. Griffiths.— The Master reported the inmates in the House for the first week to be 55 against 57 last year; second week, 53 against 59 tramps relieved during the fortnight, 174 against 182 last year.—Acknowledg- ment of tea and tobacco from Mr Moore, was also made, the Board expressing their thanks. Out- door relief during fortnight, Ellesmere district £ 14 17s; Hanmer district, C9 4s. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. A special meeting of the Urban District Council was held in the Town Hall on Monday, when there were present: Councillor 11. E. Lloyd (vice-chair- man) presiding; Councillors P. Edwards, J. S. Knight, W. Nunnerley, H. Hawkins, C. Parry, I. Cooke, J. Sinclair, J. Hood, and Miss Gough; with Mr J. Pay (clerk). WATER SUPPLY. The Chairman explained that the meeting had been summoned for the purpose of taking into con- sideration the letter received from the Local Government Board in reply to the Council's ap- plication to borrow zP,4,000 for the Liverpool water scheme. He therefore called on the Clerk to read it, which was as follows:—"Local Government Board, Whitehall, S.W., May 27, 1896. Sir,—I am directed by the Local Government Board to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 12th inst., and to state that they have had under con- sideration the report made by their Inspector, Col. Coke, after the inquiry held by him with reference to the application of the Urban District Council of Ellesmere ior sanction to borrow zC4,000 for works of water supply. The Board are advised that the scheme requires amendment in the following re- spects (1) A covered service reservoir, to hold say three days' supply, should be provided, in order to meet the contingency of a fracture of the mains in the Yyrnwy Aqueduct. (2) The size of the pro- posed supply mains should be reduced from eight inches in diameter to six inches; and (3) Cast iron pipes should be used in the connections in. stead of lead pipes as proposed. The Board arc advised that six inch mains will be quite large enough to supply the district, after allowing for increase of population and corrosion of the pipes; and that in view of the softness of the water lead services are not desirable. When the scheme has been amended accordingly, the District Council should furnish the Board with a plan of the site, and with plans and sections of the reservoir, together with a revised estimate of the cost of all the works and a copy of a resolution directing ap- plication for sanction to borrow any additional sum that may be required in consequence of the adoption of the amendments.—I am, sir, your obedient servant, D. C. L. Dalton, assistant secretary. The Chairman explained that it was for the Council to decide whether they would agree to erect a covered service reservoir. He thought that before doing so they ought to have the opinion of their engineer who would have to amend the specifica- tions according to the Local Government Board's suggestions. He was not aware that lead pipes were proposed by this Council to be used.—Mr C. Parry did not see any need for a reservoir as he considered that in the event of any stoppage by a fracture of the mains they would have sufficient water from the pumps to last them for several days, and he considered it was a serious expense to erect a reservoir which was not required.—Mr J. S. Knight considered that there would be a saving of nearly £ 300 by reducing the size of the pipe from eight to six inches and he thought they may reduce it to five inches if they had a reservoir.—Sir W. Nunnerley was of opinion that a four or five inch pipe would be quite sufficient if they were com- pelled to have a reservoir.—Sir John Hood felt that the Local Government Board bad treated them very badly. There was almost a water famine in the town yet after waiting for many weeks and after several applications they had at last got an unsatis- factory reply to their application to borrow the money required for their water scheme. They did not want a reservoir for it was not only the cost of the reservoir, which would be a very large sum. bnt there would be that of keeping it in order after- wards. They had private and otiier pumps which would supply the town for several days in the event of any stoppage of the water pipes, and thev had the Sleie close to the town for other purposes except drinking. If the Local Government Board had sanctioned the scheme as they wanted it thev could have commenced with the scheme at once. Sir C. Parry entirely agreed with Sir Hood.—Other members also expressed a similar opinion, and Sir J. S. Knight proposed the following resolution: — '• That the clerk send a copy of* the letter received from the Local Government Board to Sir Stooke. engineer, Shrewsbury, and to request him to amend the specifications according to the Local Govern- ment Board's suggestions, aud to attend the Council meeting next Slonday and also to inform him that a reservoir in their opinion is not needed but if compelled to construct one they suggested p four or five inch pipe, sufficient for all requirement —Sir John Hood seconded the resolution, audit -Ir John Hood seconded the resolution, and it was carried unanimously. -+-

I PARLIAMENTAEY. I ü x DAY. The House of Commons again met on Slonday after the holdays. Mr Morley asked the Under Secretary fur Foreign Affairs whether he could lay upon the table of the House any correspondence between the Government and the Governments of Germany aud Italy relating to recent affairs in the Soudan. He also asked if the right hon. gentleman was aware that the Italian Government had laid before the Italian Parliament a Green-book containing desparches and communi- cations bearing upon this very important subject. Mr Curzon replied that he was aware that the Green-book had been laid before the Italian Parliament, but the despatches and communications could hardly be described as relating to affairs in the Soudan, in reply to the other question, there had been no correspondence answering to the description with Germany. The correspondence with Italy had referred almost entirely to military operations, aud could not therefore be produced at the present time. Sir Slorley asked the Under Secretary whether he considered it possible for the House to enter into the discussion on Thursday without knowing what communications had passed between the English and Italian Governments. Mr Curzon said it did not occur to him that the discussion on Thursday on the employment of the Tndian troops in the Soudan was at all necessarily connected with matters that had already been published in the Italian Green-book. Other questions were put by Mr Labouchere and Mr Bowles, and Mr Balfour asked that they might be deferred, on the ground that it was very inconvenient that the Under Secretary should be pressed without notice for an answer to such questions. Mr Hanbury, in reply to Sir Charles Dilke, said a bill would be at once introduced authorising the necessary payment out of the Consolidated Fund to meet the additional outlay of R500,000 in the present financial year en the Uganda railway. Mr Ritchie, replying to Mr Slassey-SIainwaring, said the engineers thought that the accident on the Snovvdeu Railway was caused by the locomotive mounting the rack, probably in consequeuce of a subsidence of the permanent way. As the line was not constructed under any statutory authority, the Railway Acts did not apply. Nevertheless, no passengers wonld be carried on it until precautions had been taken to prevent another accident. Tuesday. In the .-louse of Commons on Tuesday several questions w",re asked with regard to the operations on the Nile, and also with regard to communica- tions from the Italian Government, respecting tile passage of their troups through Zeiia a portion of the Somali Coast Protectorate, for which leave had been granted by Her Slajesty's Government. Sir. Balfour stated with regard to the arrangements made for the debate on Thursday on the subject of the employment of Indian troops in Egypt that the Secretary for India had communicated to him a telegraphic message which he had received from the Indian Government urging that rhe matter should not be gone on with until the Governmeat had received and considered a despath embodying Iv -o their views on the subject. That was a request the Government couid not refuse, and he was afraid he must ask the House to allow the matter to stand over to a later day. The despatch would probably be received in about three weeks. Mr. Labouchere gave notice that it was" not beyond the bounds of probability" that the Opposition would take a day. A motion, made by Mr. P. A. Sluntz, to adjourn over Derby day was afterwards discusse 1, and rejected by 199 votes to 58. Wednesday. In the Hojse of Common, on the motion that the Benefices Bill as amended by the Standing Com- mittee be considered, Mr H. S. Foster moved the rejection of the measure. Mr Warner seconded the amendment, which was negatived without a division. Mr Macdona moved a new clause with the object of vesting the right of presentation, in the caM of a rural parish in the parish council, and where there was no parish council in the overseers of the parish, and in the case of a borough urban district the borough council or district council ;n which the parish is situated. The clause was negatived. Sir. Warner then moved that in all cases where a right of presentation lapsed or became vacant under the Act the right of presentatiou should go to tbe Crown. Th:s was defeated by 116 votes to 49. Mr I oster, en behalf of Mr J. Lowther, moved the omission of the first sub-section of the first clause, on the ground that it infringed the rights of private patrons. Sir H. Fowler complained that the promoters of the bill had not followed the recom- mendations of the Committee which sat in 1884. The amendment was defeated by 202 votes to 22. Mr Foster proposed the omission of the second sub-section, but the amendment was negatived without either discussion or division. Yerv little progress had been made when the debate was adjourned. • Thursday. Answering Mr. Lees Knowles in the House of Commons, MI. Chaplin said the terms of reference to the Commission on Tuberculosis would be to en- quire and report what administrative procedure was available and would be desirable for controlling the danger to man from the use of food which might have been affected by tuberculosis, and what were the considerations which governed the action of responsible authorities in condemning or not con- demning for the purposes of food supply, animals or meat exhibiting symptoms of of disease. la reply to Sir W. Priestley, Mr Chaplin said the adoption generally of the practice of calf-to-arm vaccination would involve an entirely new organisation and a very large expenditure of public money. He doubted the expediency of making any change in the law pending the receipt of the report of the Royal Commission. Mr Chamberlain, in reply to Mr. M'Kenna, said that from official infor- mation in his possessien he had no doubt that Mr. Rhodes was not assnming control over civil and military aflairs in Matabeleland. Asked bv Sic J. F. Leese if his attention had been called to the recent discovery by Professor Bilderbeck Gomees of an alleged method of treating rhea fibre on an economical and effective basis, Lord G. Hamilton replied in the negative, but he had no doubt that it would receive attention from those interested in the matter. In answer to several questions, Mr. A. J. Balfour said with regard to the Conciliation Bill, be hoped it would be referred to the Grand Committee without further discussion. Mr. J. E. Barlow, the new member for the Frome division, took his seat, and was heartily cheered by the Opposition. Mr. Balfour stated that the Irish Land Bill would be taken on Monday next. The Light Railways Bill, as amended, as afterwards considered. Mr Strachey moved au tuneodmeiit to provide that no advance should be made by the Treasury unless they were satisfied that the com- pany undertaking the construction of the light rail- way had not imposed such terms or conditions as to rates, Ac., as, in the opinion of the Board of Trade, were unfair and oppressive to the district. The amendment was defeated by 18.3 votes to 85. Mr Stracbey then proposed that the Treasury advance should not in any case exceed half the total cost of construction, and this was accepted by the Govern ment and agreed to. Air Caldwell moved the onnsiion oi ihe sub-section granting an exemption for ID years m the local rates in respect of the increased value conferred on the land used in the making 01 a light railway, and it was agreed, after some uigcussion, to fix the term at ten yearn. Mr LIoyu-George moved an amendment to provide that if within ten years of the opening oi a railway to w lieu a free grant was made the net receipite t°ft OU t*le capital, the company should refund to the Treasury the amount advanced. Mr bltCle suggested Lhat it would be better to cm power the ireasn-y to make what terms they chose as to the repayment of a grant, and Mr Lloyd-George withdrawing his amendment, Mr Ritchie's sug. ges ion was adopted. Clause 6 provides that the total amount to be advanced by the Treasury under BIll shall not exceed one million, and thaz the special advances shall not exceed ° Mr. Strachey proposed to limit the specie .iQ,ai]ces to £ o0,C00, but the motion was defeated by 232 votes to 87. Sir. Caldwell pro- poseu to give the Board of Trade power to hold a ocal inquiry. Sir. Ritchie pointed out that Clause 14 said "if the Board of Trade hold a oca inquiry, thus implying its power to hold one. AU-. bowles objected to legislation by internee, and -Air. Ritchie then accepted the ameuasnent, which was agreed to. Mr. iien- shaw moved an amendment to provide that before the orders approved by the Board of Trade become binding they should be laid before both Houses of Parliament. The amendment, after a long discussion, was rejected by 167 votes to 70. Sir. Ritchie proposed an amendment providing that there should be no variations of the provisions of the Lands Clauses Acts except such as appeared to the Board of Trade to be required by the special circumstances of the case, and that where any such variation was made the Board of Trade should make a special report to Parliament on the subject. After some discussion the amendment was modified and agreed to. Mr Ritchie afterwards moved to reverse the decision of the Standing Committee, which was carried by the casting vote of the Chair- man, to the effect that in determining the amount I of disputed compensation tHe arbitrator should make no additional allowance in respect of the I purchase being compulsory. After a long -dis- cussion Mr Ritchie moved the closure, which was carried by 308 votes to 81, and the amendment was then adopted by 201 votes to 90. A number of other amendments were disposed of before the debate was adjourned. —- -——

THE RECENT ELECTIONS. F R O SI E. The polling for the election of a member to fill tne vacancy caused by the succession of Viscount eym-juth to the peerage on the death of his father the of Batb took place on Tuesday. The resuit was declared shortly after one o'clock on \ed:1"sÓ;y a* follows :— Mr J. E. Barlow (L) 5,062 i^ord A Thynne (C) 4,763 Majority 299 The 'ast election resulted as follows :-Viscount Weymouth (C), 5,043; Sir J. E. Barlow (L) 4,660 Mr Bariow was returned for this constituency at the general election in 1892. THE WICK BURGHS. The declaration of the poll in the Wick Burghs election caused by the resignation of Sir J Pender also took place on Wednesday. The figures were as follows:— ° cre T. C. Hedderwick (L) 1 ns. W. O. Smith (U) Majority 212 In 1886 Mr J. M. Cameron C r j. j o- t l Pendp- h-y or>2. r/iton r, defeated Sir John t on werJ 7T ^Ures ^e last elec tion were as follows -.—Sir T r> /r-\ r.n Sir T. C. Hedderwick (L^ RRQ 7' ender (L).' 91*; Unionist majority 24. Unionist majority 24.

ICA r CLAYTON said that he had seen the letter of f FJ °n Trevor which appeared in the COUNTY |^lan<* people living in Welshpool, Newtown tjjat p 0ll^gomerj, when reading that might think dw 011 Trevor was most tolerable in his con- wet, and never interfered with his parishioners. C^8 thl'S the case' (laughter). Had it not been 0n Trevor's one idea that his will should be 8erv"eme and everything and everybody else sub- Ott0 him ? (cheers). He regretted to have but tbe services in the Church were not to v.. hey ought, to he. The speaker then went on °"t certain alterations in the Church ser- pra worf at. varience with the common u lca^ He heartily supported the resolution. r0lj ?Fas decided that the petition should be taken Ojj f°r signatures, and a vote of thanks to the Irlllan brought the meeting to a close.