The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

ABERYSTWYTH. (Continuftl from PUBLIC LIBRARY.—The number of hooks issued from the public library during the week ending Wednesday Inst was 411. POLICE COURT.—At the Police Court on Monday, before John Morgan. E8Q.. Hy. Harcourt, labourer, of Hull, was charged by P.C. Thomas Owen with begging alms oil Saturday night. The defendant was said to be insolent in his manner to the per- sons whom he accosted, and he was sent to prison for seven days' hard labour aud deprived or his pedlars certificate. •Sci'PKX DEATH.—On Tuesday evening the death occurred rather suddenly of Mr Griffiths, castle keeper, Portland-street. The deceased was seen to fall down as walking along Laura Place, and some gentlemen, with whom the deceased had jusi been speakim;, went to his assistance. Medical aid was sent for, and Dr Williams and Dr Thomas at- tended, but [:12 unfortunate man sued almost im- mediately. TKMPERANUE DEMONSTRATION,—The annual torn- per.inee demonstration of the North Cardiganshire Union was held in the town on Wednesday, when there was a large attendance. The demonstration took the usual form of meetings, at which speeches were delivered, and in the afternoon there was a large procession of the various bodies, headed by Mr Jack Edward's band. IMPORTANT SALE.—The attention of our readers is called to the announcement of a sale which appears in our columns, to be conducted by Mr J. E. James, auctioneer, of this town, at the Assembly Rooms on Wednesday, July 8th, and following days. The stock on sale will include the whole of the furniture and fitments of the Reception and Retiring Rooms to he used by T.R.H. the Prince and Princess of Wales, on the occasion of their visit to the town. ABERYSTWYTH MUSIC WAREHOUSE.—As will be Seen by an advertisement which appears in another column, Mr H. E. Wheatlev, who for many years has been the manager of this branch of the business of his late father, has purchased the business and taken over the entire stock of musical instruments, oil paintings, etc. The premises in Terrace-road have been enlarged and considerable improvements eifected. The stock comprises in- struments by the leading makers, and an inspection of the how room is invited. THE Loss 8F THE GLANAYRON.— The Liverpool daily papers of Tuesday published the following, telegram, received from Dalziel's New ), uII. Agent, which will be of interest to our readers The crew of the British steamer" Glanayron," of Aberyst- wyth, which was wrecked on the 22nd ult off Cape Hatteras, applied to the British Consul here this morning: for transportation to England, The crew numbered 23. The Glanayron left a port in Florida on Mav 15th last. bound for London with a cargo of phosphates. On the 22nd, the atmosphere became hazv rocks were reported ahead, but not in time to save i he vessel from striking. The crew were landed.acnoon the next day. It took the life- saving men five hours to travel twelva miles to where the steamer lay. The officers of the steamer boarded her again after a day or two, and found her in a sinking condition. The crew were sent to New York on the schooner "Samson," which sprang a leak on the voyage, making it necessary to keep bailing her out to keep her afloat. The ''Gianayron" is the property of the GIanayron Steamshiy Com- pany. The British. Consul has granted the men transportation to England. THE JUBILEE OF THE CAMBRIAN ARCH.EOLOGICAL SOCIETY.—At the meeting recently held at the College, in connection with the Cambrian Archaeological Society, a number of suggestions were offered as to the trips that might be taken by the members of the society at their jubilee meeting at Aberystwyth. For the'first day Strata Florida might be taken as the centre, and a visit made to Gwncws and places around about Crosswood. noting things of architectural and antiquarian interest, such as earthworks; or, as an alternative, Strata Florida and Llanddewi Brefi. On another day the Society might go north, towards Machyn- lleth, taking in Llvfnant Valley and Bedd Taliesin, or go further afield to Towvn and Peniarth. For the third day it was suggested they might traverse the coast between Aberystwyth and Aberayron, going, perhaps, as far as Llanddewi Aberarth; or, as an alternative, take Hafod, Devil's Bridge, Ponterwyd and Ysbytty Cynfys. The fourth day was proposed as a home" day, to confine the attention to Aberystwyth and Llanbadarn. Pro- fessor Ainsworth Davis has promised to read a paper upon Hill Fort" in the neighbourhood of Aberystwyth," and Mr. David Samuel on The History of Aberystwyth," and Dr Brough is to be asked to read a paper on The Tribal occupancy of the Neighbourhood." Dr Harries promises to get a map ready of the district between Talybont and Machynlleth by the next meeting of the local committee, and it will be of great interest; the Society will also welcome the loan of similar articles, which will be properly cared for daring the short time in which they are in their charge. Rev D. H. Davies, Ceniarth Vicarage, who has a valuable collection of old coins, has written saying he would be glad to do what he could to assist the society. The local secretaries are the Rev Eben Jones, and Mr David Samuel, M.A. PETTY SESSIONS.—At these Sessions on Wednes- day, before Councillor T. Griffiths (Mayor), Councillor E. P. Wynne, and Mr. John Morgan, Andrew Patterson, of 2, Rees' Cottages, Portland ,^j.ne' charged by the Borough Surveyor r" Jones) with disobeying a magistrate's order. by not giving up possession of a house occupied by him.—Defendant said that he could T°V,^8TR-A .ouse-Ordered to leave hI three davs.— -pV^p 1^lns, Windmill Court, was summoned by owe with allowing the chimney of his house waa flned Is.—P.C. L. Evans for nhstr *ne Lloyd, Grocer, Church Street, rmtatopq tn ^ootPath, by allowing bags of length of ri reTnai]1 thereon for an unreasonable cosfs Unon%rd She Wa3 2s- deluding MTSETWTHET/^1011 OF CHARLES order, to take effecTin tw* T?' peCtmevt granted agains Thomas EdwrdX^! >7' ™ An occasional license to sell at' thp wt was granted to Mr.^Villiams, 0f the TITH H An application by M>. Charles f Ji.H0 e1' manent transfer of the licence of t-v, x>r PeF" Pi,, tor from Mr. G. C^XIj S-L7°T Morgan and Company was granted. ° lessrs. ATHLETIC SPORTS.—The annual snort* „ tion with the Cardigan Artillery have been South Hook, Mil ford Haven, where the r^i^ V at present under canvas, with the usual su _The weather was fine and there was a large atteT" dance of spectators. The Sports Committee-wa" as follows :—Judges, Capt M B Castle, Capt S Lushingtori, Lieut Hughes, and Sersrt-Maior Heslam; starters, Lieutenant and Quarter-Master' Stephens, and Quarter-Master Sergt Payne; clerk of the course, Capt E C Rogerson. The following events were contested:—High jump, Williams 1. Worthington 2; throwing cricket ball, Rogers 1, Worthington 2; quarter mile flat race (open), T J Lewis 1, J Jones 2; broad jump, Williams 1, Alien 2; 100 yards fat race, Owen I.Morris 2; soda water and biscuit race, Lewis 1, Jones 2; hurdle race, Morris 1, Williams 2 egg and spoon race, Morris 1, Evans 2; mile race (open), Corporal Lynons 1, T Jones 2 putting the shot, Logan 1, Diamond 2, 27ft 9ins; mop contest, Jones and Davies 1, Wilson and Holmes 2 best turned out man in marching order, Stoneham 1, Brammer 2, Eynon 3 physical drill, 4 Company 1st, 5 Company 2; marching order race, Morris 1; bandmen's boot race. Dallison 1, Wakeling 2 sack race, Evans 1, Wilson 2 permanent staff handicap, Serjeant- Major McMillan 1, Sergeant Farrow 2; Officer's race (pick-a-back), Capt Rogerson and Lieutenant Alexandra; tug-of-war, No 5 Company; obstacle race, Roberts 1. Worthington 2, Wilson 3.

BORTH. THE SEASON.—The lodging houses have had a fairlv busy time of late, many visitors staying in the town. The golf links are a great attraction and are well patronised. WORKSHOP ox FIRE.—On Saturday a fire broke out in the workshop of Mr. John Ellis, shoemaker, but fortunately the fire was put out before much mischief was done to the place. PRIMKOSI: LEAGUE.—The annual meeting of the Borth Habitation of the Primrose League was heid in the Assembly Rooms, Borth, on Friday, May 29th, and was largely attended by the members, who enjoyed an excellent tea given by Mrs. Francis, of Wallog, the ruling councillor, and Mrs. f ielden, assisted by Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Rees, of Tynparc, Miss Ashley, and other friends of the Habitation. The chair was taken at seven o'clock by Mr. Francis, who, after re-electing the officers for the following year and speaking for a short time in English, in troduced Mr. D. Morgan James, who, in a Welsh address, explained the progress of the League and the valuable work done through its means at the last election. He spoke on the Education Bill, the Agricultural Rating Bill, and other measures before Parliament. An interesting lecture with lantern views of South Africa, by Rev. F. W. Meynell, concluded a very pleasant evening, a vote of thanks being passed on the proposal of Rev. Evans (the Vicar).

I MACHYNLLETH. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—Mr Ed. Pritchard, vice-chairman, presided over the nsual meeting of the Rural District Council held at the Workhouse on Wednesday, our report of which is unavoidably crowded out. THE ROYAL VISIT TO ABERYSTWYTH.—So far as can be ascertained the procession on the 26th June will be as follows :—Mayor and Town Council, county, College, and University representatives, the Prince of Wales as Chancellor of the University, the suite, the Marchioness (D.) of Londonderry and guests. THE ANNUAL SHOW.—A meeting of the General Committee was held in the Vane Hall on Wednes- day, when Mr Joseph Evans presided, and there were also present Messrs R C Amvyl, G W Griffiths, Edmund Gillart, N B Owen, Richard Gil! 't (hon sec), John Rowlands (hon treasurer), Ellis Hughes, John Jones, Edward Hughes, Edward Pritchard, Owen Griifith Owen, Edward Hees, Dr A. O. Davies, Messrs T Carruthers, R Jones (Glanmerin), E Jones D J Davies, Ryder, R Edwards, aud J Lowis (Dolguog).—Mr Richard Gillart said that at the last meeting they were good enough to ask him to act as hon secretary. He was not. then in a position t) give a uecided answer, but he was now abie to say that he was perfectly prepared to carry on the work (hear, hear). At the request of the Chairman he was asked to convey a vote of thanks to the Marchioness (D) of Londonderry for the use cf the ground, and she desired him to say that were quite welcome to have it again for this year (her, hear). He had informed Lord Henry that ho had been elected president of the show, and he was obliged for the honour done to him. As to the date of the show he had written to her ladyship, aud she had replied that she should like the show held during the week beginning August 31st.-It was decided on the casting vote of the Chairman to hold the show on Thursday, September 3rd, but in the event of a show being held on that day and likely to clash with it, that the day be changed to Septem- ber 4th.-The election of last committee was agreed to, with the exception of those who had left the neighbourhood, and there were also added to the list the names of Messrs David Lewis (Morben- mawr), J C Griffiths, Slithery (Talgarth), Evan Jones (Cynferth), His Hughes, and J Davies (Glyndwr).—Air Anwyl rose to suggest that cer- tain alterations should be made in the list of prizes giving the bona-fide farmers special privileges, and instead of money prizes that medals should be offered to those exhibitors who were not bona-fide farmers.—On the proposition cf Mr N. B. Owen it was decided to leave the list the same as last year in this respect, but during the afternoon several I additional prizes were added, including prizes for the best pair of agricultural horses, tieezesof Welsh wool (for which the Cuuirman offered a special prize).

LLANBR YNM AIR. PARISH COUNCIL. — The ordinary meeting was held at the British School, Lower Ward, on Thurs- day 28th ult. Present Messrs. Daniel Howell, chairman, John Davies, Richard Morris, Richard Humphreys, jun., Rufus Owen, T. R. Evans. John Watkin, Hugh Francis, E. Maurico Jones, Richard Breese, and A. P. Howell, clerk. Punctuality was not one of the virtues of the councillors on this occasion, and the early ones had to mark time for over half an hour till a sufficient number ap- peared, to form a quorum. Business having com- menced, Mr. J. Watkin reported that the work he had been appointed to superintend on the Llan to Bont path had been finished, but that he made out a bill for the work done. He also reported that the chairman and himself had done all the carting re- quired, gratis. Being asked to draw up the ac- count there and then he did so, whereupon it trans- pired that he had allowed the two labourers 2s. 9d. each per day. This item provoked conaiderable discussion, not always in the best of humour, it being generally felt that 2s. 6d. was a sufficient wage for the work done. However, as the council had no definite scale it was decided on the motion of Mr. E. M. Jones to pass the bill. The clerk then read a circular letter received from the County Council re the establishment of dairy and cookery schools, classes to teach sick nursing. field experiments, and such other schemes of in- struction as came within the scope of the Technical Instruction Act, and they invited applications from parishes which desired to be made centres for such. Mr. R. Morris thought dairy schools, &c., of no practical value in Llanbrynmair, but was in favour of field experiments. It was pointed out by Mr. H. Francis that such experiments were now in operation on plots of land beloning to Pentre- mawr, and that these, experiments would most probably be continued for some years.— The Chairman wished to get these experiments carried out in the Upper Ward also, but no one had the temerity to propose this, as it was felt that they would be asking for all the good things to be located in one parish. Finally, on the motion of Mr R. Humphreys, it was resolved that application be made for a Cookery School, adding a rider express- ing the hope that the experiments now carried on would be continued for some time.—The Chairman then produced a petition against the Education Bill of the present Government, and stated that it would be circulated in the parish, so that all desirous of signing it should have an opportunity of doing so. He signed it first himself and then asked the other Councillors to do the same. They all did so, as well as the Clerk.-—Mr David Evans, solicitor, presented his account as Returning Officer for the Parish Council election, amounting to £8 ] 5s 6d. It being found that it contained several items relating ex- clusively to the District Council election, it was decided to ask for an explanation of same befoie paying it.—The Water Supply of the village of Bont provided another fruitful source of discussion, Mr J. Watkin, District Councillor, being "called to book" for obstructing the passing of the scheme for provid- ing the water, at the District Council meeting. He attempted to justify his action, but was immediately "pulled up" and reminded of his promise before the election that if he were elected he would do his best towards procuridg the water.—The Chairman read a copy of the report of Dr Mathews, Medical Officer of health, stating that the water at present was in- sufficient as well as impure.—Mr Watkin tried to explain it away, stating that the surroundings were greatly changed since the report was drawn tip.— Eventually it was proposed by Mr R. Humpheys, and seconded by Mr,R. Breese, that the original scheme be adhered to, and that this resolution be forwarded to the District Council.—The next meet- ing is to be held on the first Thursday in August.

LLANIDLOES. COMBINER Scnoor. BOARD, Wednesday, Mr K. Davies in the chair.—The Clerk repcrted thLt Glandwr and Manledd Schools were exempt from examination this year, and Old Hall had been examined that day. A letter was also read from lr J. Lester Smith, headmaster of the Glandwr Schools, in which it stated that Mr Williams, 1.)I. Inspector of Schools, had spent some time in the schools and seemed satisfied with the work. r W repovt of Glandwr School Committee with egar to several repairs at the schools was Hi!! T' as well as the report given by Captain frnm^vr^u3- J'e 11anledrl Schools.—A letter was read for an1 • lc^en' headmaster of Manledd Schools, thronp-h 1^lcrease salary. The question fell the nfariH of ^°P°sal heing made.—The Clerk said ledd School had be°eu08ed alteration9 at the Ma11" warded thorn J?^ he had f°r' sealed. A t>ePartlTient to bo finally with the sinking6 ™as aPP™t«l to proceed passed condemning tL w!?P"~7'V reso]ution ^as members voting for the re^nl10^ Bl11' il11 th° Davies. resolutlon except Mr Dl. INTKRMRDIATE EDUCATION Governors of the above schools ValTSi11"' °r. day last, Mr A. J. Morris pressing — appointed to meet the head ma.t committee mistress reported that Miss Thorna/hJTri to withdraw her resignation.—Th« CI ,eci, received no reply from the head master JJl ''Ud decided that the Clerk should write to' M l ws Evans asking him to reply by Monday evemng next, when an adjourned meeting will be held t discuss the re-arrangement of salaries. i tt- was read from the County Governing Body° ap- proving of the plans of the proposed new schools but they considered it would be advisable to vide for 30 scholars. Mr Feather, architect of Cardiff, attended, and had a long conference with the Governors, it being decided that he should prepare new plans to meet the wishes of the Governors. Mr Feather was awarded the premium of £10 offered for the best plans, and he kindly gave a subscription of i:5 towards the new schools.

LLANWNOG. We are pleased to hear that Rev E. D. and Mrs Parry arrived safely in Halifax on Monday, the 18th ult., after a rather long voyage. The fog delayed the ship off St. Johns, Newfoundland. PARISH COUNCIL.—This Council met in the Schoolroom on Thursday, the 28th ult., Mr Row- lands in the chair. A communication was read from the Clerk of the County Council respecting dairy schools. After some discussion it was de- cided to leave the matter in the hands of the County Council. It was also decided to call a paiish meeting to take into consideration the repairs of the hearse.

NEWTOWN. URBAN DISTRICT COTOCIL. A meeting of this Board was held last night. Present: Mr A. Ford (chairman), Mr J. Hughes (vice-chairman), Messrs G. H. Ellison, Barker llalliwcll, J. Green, P. W. Jones, Evan Morgan, R. Lewis, T. Bowen, A. S. Cooke, T. Edmunds, J. Humphreys, D. Owen, and E. Ashton with Mr W. Cooke, clerk, and Mr R. W. Davies, surveyor. THE INFECTIOUS DISEASES ACT. The Chairman stated, on behalf of the committee appointed to consider the above, that no meeting had been held, and requested that the matter should be adjourned. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF THE CROSS. Mr. J. Green said he had been asked by several ratepayers to ascertain whether the Council could see their way clear to appoint a committee to make enquiry about removing the premises on the Cross lately occupied by Mr Rowland. He had been to talking t a certain party, who was willing tu give £150 towards removing those premises, and he had had from another gentleman a promise of £100 (hear, hear). He thought that if a committee was formed they would be able to obtain enough money to move an obstacle which had existed for years. He should say, if they could get rid of it, it would bo the grandest improvement that the Council or any Local Board had undertaken in the memory of man.—Mr Ellison saw no reason why the Council should not accept the suggestion. He believed that if the late Mr. Rowlands had been spared the obstacle would have been removed. It was a very daugerous place, and he had much plea- sure in seconding the proposition.—Mr D. Owen supported.—The motion was carrried, and the com- mittee was constituted as follows :—The Chairman, Messrs J. Hughes, G. H. Ellison, Green, and P. W. Jones. THE VISIT OF THE PRINCE. Mr P. W. Jones said that Newtown was one of the most important towns in North Wales and as they had heard that the Prince of Wales had paid some little respect to the town by arranging that the train should slow down in passing through, he thf rht. the townspeople should show their loyalty by presenting H.1,lI. with an address. There was no donbt other towns would do it and if the Council had not formed themselves into a committee to consider the subject the matter would probably have been taken up outside.—Mr Ellison agreed, and said that if Newtown people were loyal they should show it in a tangible form. An elaborate address was not required, only something to show that they were loyal. He suggested that by giving the Prince a hearty welcome H. R. H. might be attracted to have a mansion in Wales when he came to the throne which however, he hoped, would not be for some time. Surely the Prince of Wales ought to have a home in Wales. He had much pleasure in seconding the proposition. The motion was carried unanimously. Mr. A. S. Cooke suggested that it would be desirable to present tne Prince with a number of specimens of their Welsh pro- ductions in addition to the address. — Mr. Jones cordially agreed with Mr.Cooke's remarks and said he intended to have included the proposal,in his mof'on.—The selection of the articles to be pre- sented was left in the hands of the following com- mittee :—The Chairman, Messrs P. W. Jones, A. S. Cooke, John Humphreys, and G. Ellison.—The chairman was thanked for his efforts to obtain the concession of tickets for admittance to the railway station, and other privileges, on the occasion of the visit of the Prince of Wales, from Mr C. S. Denniss. THE BOUNDARY. Mr R. Lewis had given notice of a motion in reference to the boundary, bat now applied that the question should be adjourned until the next meeting. CORRESPONDENCE. A letter was read from Mr Evan Morgan thank- ing the Council for their kind vote of sympathy with himself and family in their sad bereavement. LIGHT RAILWAYS. On the motion of Mr Edmunds, seconded by Mr R. Lewis, a committee was appointed to meet a committee from Llanwyddelan Parish Council on the question of promoting a light railway from Llanwyddelan through Bettws, Tregynon, New Mills, &c., to Newtown.—This was all the business of public interest.

MONTGOMERY. POLICE COURT, TUESDAY.—Before the Mayor (Mr E. R. James) and the Ex-Mayor (Mr E. Williams). DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—Mary Ann Smith, a married woman, who drove up to the Court in a closed carriage, in custody of the polica, was charged with a breach of the peace by being urank and dis- orderly on the previous evening, and also with maliciously damaging property.—Edward Embrey, landlord of the Buck Inn, said he found two panes of glass broken in a window at the back of the inn that morning, which had been broken during the night.—P.C. James Pryce said that about half-past ten on the previous evening he heard a row near the Buck. He went round there again about twelve. Mrs Smith came out about half-an-hour later, saying that she would smash the windows. She was very drunk, and used exceedingly bad language. She went and smashed one of the Buck windows with something. Witneps thee seized and locked her up. Prisoner had not recovered that morning, and was not fit to be brought to Court.— Prisoner pleaded that her husband had returned home the worse for drink, and the reason she smashed the window was because Mr Embrey drew drink for him.—The Mayor, addressing defendant, said that it was a very painful thing to see her, a respectable woman, charged before them with such a serious offence, and he hoped it would be a warning to her and her familv. They could not shut their eyes to that state of things, which had gone on for a long time, and they were determined to put a stop to it. It led to unhappiness and bad results for her family.—The Ex-Mayor concurred in these remarks and endorsed every word the Mayor had said.—Defendant was fined 5s and costs, and bound over in the sum of £5 to keep the peace for six mouths.

BISHOP'S CASTLE. TOWN CONUCIL, Tuesday.—Present: The Mayor (Councillor Walter James), Aldermen Geo. Bowen aud A. Greenhous, Councillors B. Bowen, Dr Boa, George Strawson, George Edwards, Geo. Fletcher, Thomas Jones, and Thomas Evans, with Messrs A. Hamer (surveyor), and E. Griffiths (town clerk).— The minutes of the various committees were read and adopted and the seal was ordered to be affixed to '1 general district rate of Is 3d in the pound.— Balances were reported as follows Urban sanitary £117 12s lOd in hand borough fund, £15 9s 8d allotment, JE6 19s 6d water works due to BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS. — TUESDAY.— Before Walter James and B. Bowen. Esqrs. AN OLD CASK.—James Jones, of Bishop's Castle, labourer, was charged by Sergeant Finney with be- ing drunk at the Three Tuns Inn on February 10th last. The defendant was summoned for the March Petty Sessions, but in the unavoidable absence of Sergeant Finney, the case was adjourned. Defend- ant subsequently left the town and only returned a few days ago, He denied that he was drunk, but called no witness.—Fined 2s 6d and costs or Benn days. Allowed till the end of month to pay. DRUNK ON THE HICHWAY.—Francis Pugh, ]un., Bishop's Castle, was charged by Sergeant Finney with being drunk on the public streets on the night of May 2nd. Defendant denied the charge which was proved by Sergeant Fiuney and corroborative evidence was given by P.C. Arkinstall. Fined 2s 6d and costs allowed till end of month to pay. —Richard Hotchkiss and Samuel Home were charged by P.C. Arkinstall with being drunk on the 9th ult. (the day after the fair). Home did not appear. Hotchkiss, who was represented by his father, admitted the charge. He has been convicted twice this year and was now fined 2s 6d and costs. Home was mulcted in the sum of Is. and costs.— William Powell, for being drunk in charge of a horse and cart on May 8th, was fined 2s 6d and costs. RATE CASK.—Maurice Pugh was charged by Mr E. J. Thomas with non-payment of rates amounting to £7. Mr Thomas said that Mr Pugh had that morning paid him 25s. The demand was made in t ebruarv and an order was now made for payment m 14 c'ays, with costs.—Oliver Morris was charged a s™ilar offence. Mr Thomas said that <- e endant had paid the rate. He (complainant) now made an application for costs, which was granted. MAINTENANCE ORDER.—Samuel Adams, Bishop's Catl, was summoned by Mr William Davies, relIevmg officer, to show cause why he had not paid p • arrears due to the common fund of Clun Lmon under the maintenance order towards the navmonK i'c ?lot -^n order was made for labour JS' °r m defaTllfc 14 days' hard PONTDOLGOCH. Daltp IfARATST-—°n Wednesday Mr Benjamin Davies, Lwjrdcoed, cut a capital field of clover. I he crops are very much in want of rain in this district. Meadow hay crops are very thin and sbort. BERRIEW. PARISll COUNCIL.—Held on Friday evening, in the Schoolroom, Mr. Humphreys Owen, M.P. presiding. There were also present :—Councillors W. Pritchard, E. Davies, W. Davies, D. Jones, D. Lloyd, A. Evans, D. Proctor, W. J. Owen, R. Clayton, James PrJ co, with Mr E. Lloyd, clerk.—A letter was read from the Clerk to the County Council, stating that they had no money to spend re Ambu- lance Class at Berriew.— Footpaths Mr Lewis, Trwstllewellyn, wrote, stating that he had removed the obstruction mentioned. Respecting the footpath near Bronllwyn he could see no trace of a footpath. —The Chairman: We had better get a statement signed by some trustworthy person, stating the fact that there had been a footpath.—Councillor Clayton thought the path of no importance.—The Chairman thought they could not discuss that question. They were there as the trustees of the public, and the question was whether it was a public or private path.—Councillor W. Pritchard said there was no question about its having been a public path. He moved that an independent com- mittee of Councillors--W. Evans and W. Davies- view the place, and if necessary procure a written statement as suggested and report to the Council.— Road from Brooks to Glyn :-Counc-illor Lloyd said he was asked to bring this matter before the Council. The road was in a very bad state, and almost impassable, especially for children going to school. —The Chairman Does the District Council repair it ?—Councillor Lioyd There is but a por- tion of it in Berriew, the greater part is in Bettws. —The Chairman Is the matter of sufficient con- sequence to apply to the District Council r-Coun- cillor Lloyd moved, and Councillor Pryce seconded, that the District Council be asked to take the road over.—The Documents, Allotments, and Sanitary Committees were re-appointed. — Councillor W. Pritchard moved that a committee be appointed to ascertain from the award what footpaths and other roads in the parish were repairable by the owners of the adjoining lands.—-Councillor Proctor seconded, and the following are the committee :— Messrs. W. Pritchard, E. Davies, D. Proctor, the Chairman, and the Vice-Chairman.—The Chairman said Mrs. Humphreys-Owen proposed to arrauge some cookery classes, and suggested that formal application be made for a grant, and that a com- mittee of the Parish Council assist with the man- agement. This was moved by Councillor W. Pritchard, seconded by Councillor W. T. Owen and carried.—Councillor E. Davies thought this sort of thing did not benefit agriculture. Would it not be better to have in addition lectures on Cattle and horses?"—The Chairman: Yes; you can have veterinary lectures.—This was agreed to.—Coun- cillor Clayton proposed to bring on for discussion the question of Workhouse amalgamation.—Coun- cillor Evans said there was an obstruction in the Dyffryn lane, boughs of trees belonging to Mr. Humphreys-Owen and Major Corbett striking out into the middle of the road.—It was decided to call the landlords' attention to the roads. LLANERFYL. PRESENTATION.—Rev S. Reed, Llaugyniew, the late Rector of this parish, was, on Tuesday, at the Llanerfyl National Schoolroom, the recipient of his portrait beautifully painted in oils. The gift was presented, on behalf of the parishioners, by lHt William Vaughan, Havod, churchwarden, as a small n.omento of the parishioners' appreciation of the past services rendered by Rev S. Reed during the 13 years of his incumbency in the parish. During that time, whatever Mr Reed undertook was adequately and well done, and the reminisences of his good, honest, faithful, and kind disposition will be remembered for a long time to come.—After the presentation of the testimonial Rev S. Reed thanked the audience and subscribers most genially for the gift.—Short addresses were also delivered by the Chairman, Messrs Thomas Evans (Maesgwyn), D. Roberts, jun. (Tyurhos), W. Vaughan, and Revs Carrog Jones (Llangadfan) and J. Roberts (Garth- beibio). A song, composed for the occasion, was sung before and after the presentation by Mr D. Roberts, jun. Mrs Reed was also piesented, by Miss Â. Howells (Coedtalog) on behalf of the subscribers with an embossed silver tea and coffee service as a token of the high esteem and respect in which she was held among the parishioners. Mrs Reed was regarded by all as one of the most charitable aad affectionate of wotren, and her loss from Llanerfyl is keenly felt.—Mrs. Reed briefly returned thanks.—About 70 members of the Sunday School and their friends sat down to tea provided by the ladies of Llanefyl in celebra- tion of the event. The following ladies presided at the tables :—Mrs. Jones (Neuadd Wen), Mrs. Howells (Coedtalog), and Mrs. Evans (Maesgwyn), assisted by Mrs. and Miss Roberts (Tynrhos), Miss Howells (Coedtalog), and Mrs. Bourne (Brickyard). Mr. Heed, in the course of a. short speech, said that that was the last day for him to meet them at Llan. erfyl in the capacity of Rector; for he had that day delivered his charge over to Mr. Harrington, the new Rector, and he sincerely hoped that the same good will and courtesy would, in the future, exist between the parishioners and Mr. Harrington as had existed between them and himself in the past. He invited those present to par- take of his hospitality at Llangyniew on Wednes- day next. A prayer was delivered by Mr. Reed, and the meeting termihated by the singing of the old hymn tune Caersalem, to the words, Dan dy fen dith wrth ymadael." LLANFAIR. THE FAIR.—There was a small supply of stock and higher prices were asked. Only a very small number changed hands. COMIN'G-OF-AGE.—In connection with the coming- of-age of Mr Hugh Harrison, of Caerhowel (a full report of which appears on page 3), the following sports took place, Dr Humphreys presiding:—100 yards' race for boys under 12—1 Ivor Morris, 2 W Watkin 100 yards three-legged race for boys under 12—1 Edward James, 2 J. Hughes; 100 yards race for girls under 12—1 S. J. Evans, 2 Bessie Davies; 60 yards race for boys and girls under seven—1 Louisa Evans, 2 Ivor Evans 150 yards flat race for boys 12 to 16—1 W. Pryce Astloy, 2 Evan Morris 440 yards obstacle race (open)--l Joseph Davies, 2 R. Griffiths; egg and spoon race, 150 yards-1 W. D. Peate, 2 J. W. Astley three-legged race 150 yards —1 Joseph Davies and W. P. Astley, 2 H. Tudor and Evan Morris second egg and spoon race—1 Evan Morris, 2 E. E. Thomas sack race—dead heat between J. E. Story and P. R. Harris climb- ing greasy polR—Edwin Evans tug-of-war— Manafon team. The Band played at intervals and dancing was kept up till a 1[1te hour. GREAT WOLLASTON. THE SCHOOL. — The report of the Diocesan Examination recently held by Rev. J. W. Andrew has just been received, and is as follows :—From various causes, including the closing of the school for two months on account of sickness, less than five months had been given to the subjects of examinations. In spite of this great disadvantage, the children did well, and the school, in regard to religious education as a whole, is in a very good condition. The written answers on slates, as well as on paper, were neat, fall, and accurate, bearing evidence to careful teaching." SALE OF WORK.—On Thursday week a sale of work, which had been organised by Mrs. Lightfoot Harrison, the Vicarge, took place in the School- room. Many willing helpers provided goods for sale, refreshments, curiosities, Ac., who also assisted in the work of the day. There were two large stalls for tho sale of goods both old and new, pre- sided over by Mrs. Harrison, Miss G. Edwards (Ness), and Mrs. Whittingham. Many ladies and gentlamen in the parish contributed articles for sale and refreshments, and many thanks are due to them for their generosity. Theie was a large refreshment stall, which had been arranged by Mr. Whittingham and Mr. Morris, and which was in charge of the Misses Parr and May Brown, these ladies working hard to supply the wants of the inner man." Under the management of Rev. W. F. Lightfoot Harrison and Mr. Baker the classroom was transformed into a museum and art gallery, where many found much to interest and amuse them. Among the collection were ancient armour lent by Mr. Bennett (Shrewsbury), several curiosi- ties belonging to Rev. W. Harrison (Pontesbury), and Rev. W. F. L. Harrison (the Vicarage), and a number of drawings and paintings from the South Kensington Museum. The cloak-room was utilised for the performance of a Country sketch" by Miss Hall and Miss Holberton, who played their respective parts in capital style, and gained the applause of their several audiences. On the whole the sale was quite a success, the proceeds amount- ing to J616, which will be divided between the two churches and the school. LLANGYNIEW. SCHOOL TREAT. — The members of the Sunday school, and the day scholars, numbering together about eighty, were entertained at the Rectory to a tea on Thursday lasJ. The tables were tastefully decorated and ample justice was done to the good things provided, after which an adjournment was made to an adjoining field were various games and sports were heartily enjoyed by the children. On the motion of Mr. Griffiths, hearty cheers were given the Rector and Mrs. Reed for their kindness. The Rector in a short address impressed upon the scholars the duty of being truthful, civil, and dili- gent. The singing of the National Anthem brought a very enjoyable afternoon to a close.

GUILSFIELD. BAZAAR AT GROE3 CHAPEL. The Groes Calvinistic Methodist Chapel was built twelve years ago at a cast of £ 300, all of which sum has, with the exception of a moiety of £80, now been paid off. Jt was with the object of liquidating this amount that a bazaar was held on Thursday afternoon, in a marquee adjoining the chapel. For some time past the friends associated with the chapel have been working assiduously for this event, with the result that a tasteful collection of useful and fancy articles was placed upon the stalls, which were in charge of the following 1 (fancy stall), Mrs Gil tins, the Bridge; Mrs Richards, Trawscoed; Mrs Jones, Varchoel; Mrs W. Jcnes, Oswestry, and Mrs Jones, Stone House. No. 2 (fancy stall), Mrs Griffiths, Tabernacle; Mrs Pryce, Great Weston Miss Jones, Broniarth Miss Jones, Trelydan. Refreshment stall Mrs Griffiths, Mrs Brown, ML-;s Jones, Star Ceffeeliou.se, Welshpool: Miss Evans, Brook 11 Flower stall (to which contributions were sent by the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone, Hawarden Castle, Flintshire, and Mr A. Wynne Corrie, Park Hall, Oswestry) Misses Gertie Walker, Gertie Jones, Varchoel; and Gertie Jones, Trelydan. Although heavy thunder showers fell in the early part of the afternoon, a good company, notwithstanuing, was present at the opening ceremony, which was per- formed about 2 30 by Mrs Humphreys-Owen. The attendance included Mr A. C. Humphreys-Owen, M.P., and Miss Humphreys-Owen, Revs J. Griffiths (pastor), G. O. Evans, Llanymynech; J. Jones, Oswestry and Sidney Morris, Coedway Messrs J. Jones, Varchoel: D. Prjce, Great Weston R. Howell Davies, Oswestry; Mr and Mrs Hughes, Trade Hall, Welshpool; Mrs T. Rowley Morris, Welshpool, and otliers.Iri declaring the bazaar open, Mrs Humphreys-Owen expressed her regret in bringing with her such very bad weather. Con- tinuing, ehe remarked that a debt was a bad thing to deal with, as it was a dead weight on their efforts, and was damaging to their hopes for the future. If they would deal with the present and look forward to the future, they mnst rid themselves of the claims which the past had upon them, That was why they were there that day. She saw around her such a large number of things to suit all tastes and all purposes and she sincerely hoped that if the object of the Bazaar was not attained, they would, at any rate achieve a considerable amount of suc- cess. One thing which always struck her was the I y unity of action, displayed in the collection of articles like those she saw before her. One of the distinctive features of the present day was that of separate efforts united into one. They heard a great deal about decentralisation, and that was one of the examples of the art of decentralisation. When she looked round on those different :iiticles and saw how they varied, it was pleasant to see how by our varying work in life, we could a.11 make a small contribution towards building up the edifice of health aud happiness. In every building there were many stones, and they could not all be key stones, yet what would the key stones be if it, was not for the bricks and mortar ? So in life, if they could not hope to do anything very great, they could still do the works of bricks and mortar, and support the geniuses. That was a lesson which they could all lay to heart on occasions like this (applause).—Rev. J. Griffiths proposed that the warmest thanks of the meeting be accorded to Mrs Humphreys-Owen for so kindly coming there in such weather, not only to attend thsir little bazaar and to grace it with her presence, but especially for bringing with her the member of the county- (applause)-and her daughter as well.A.ir J. Jones, Varchoel, having seconded the motion, which was carried amid appiause, the company sang Praise God from whom all blessings flow." —Mr Humphreys-Owen, in responding, expressed his pleasure at visiting this part of his constituency. Although the general sentiment of political opinion was rather divided-(Iaii liter)--he did not think he had a single persona] enemy there (applause). If he was going to make a party speech he would suggest that the rain which they had had that afternoon was only a sequel to the recent decision of the two constituencies-Frome and Wick, whilst on the other hand he could quite understand his political opponents regarding it as the tears of an offended Heaven-(loud larghter)-at the perversity and folly of some of their fellow-subjects. -Which view of the matter was right be left them to decide. In conclusion he wished success to the Bar- (laughter)—he meant to the bazaar, and to those who had done so much for it (applause).—The sales were then proceeded with.—In addition to the stalls there were two bran tubs, which were under the respective care of Misa Griffiths, Varchoel Hall; Master E. Pryce, Great Weaton and Masters H. C. Jones, Varchoel, and E. Jones, Trelydan, with Miss Louie Joues, Oswestry. Whilst their various wants were being attended with great promp- titude, the entertainment of visitors was by no means neglected, there being provided an Art Gallery in the care of Mr R. Howell Davies, Oswestry, and a Shooting Gallery over which Miss Joues,,Varchoel, presided. During the afternoon and evening, concerts were given, the following, amongst others, taking part:—The Tabernacle Juvenile Choir, under the conductorship of Mr Rees Davies Mrs Tanner-Francis and Mr Watson Lewis, Oswes- try, all of whom were accompanied by Mr Howarth. Tea, which was served during the afternoon, was under the superintendance of Mrs Davies, Park, Mrs Beckett and Miss Evans, Brook House. Many had worked hard for this bazaar, but none more so than Mrs JOIT-S, Varchoel, president, Mrs Griffiths, Fron- henlog, treasurer, and Miss Jones, Broniarth secre- tary, who had spared no pains to ensure its success. TREFONEN, COMPLIMENTARY DINNER.—On Tuesday evening, Mr II. W. Jones, who has just left Trefoneu Hall for Walcot, Chirbury, was entertained to dinner by his friends and neighbours at the Efel Inn, Trefonen. Mr T. H. Stokes presided, and he was support ad by Messrs Richards, Llanymynech T. Whitikdd, Trefarclawdd W. Whitfield, Weston Peter Edwards, Llangedwyn A. Whitfield, Morton Hall; W. Jones, Chirbury; D. Morris, Lloran Issa.; It,.1. Roberts, Oswestry; Flux, and Jones, Llanymynech. After dinner and the usual loyal and patriotic toasts had been given, The Chairman, in giving the toast of the evening, health, prosperity and happiness to Mr Wynn Jones, said it was with mixed feelings of regret and p'easure that, he proposed that toast, and assured Mr Jones that he took the good wishes of everybody with him (hear, hear). He bad known )11. Jones ever since childhood, and he had always found him straightforward and upright. He felt pleased that he was taking one of the Earl of Powis's best farms, and he hoped he would be successful (hear, hear). Mr Jones was also going to take unto himself a wife ,(elloers)-a very im- portant thing. They were told it was not good for man to be alone, and Mr Jones evidently agreed with that (laughter).—The toast was received with musical honours.—The Chairman read a letter from Mr T. II. Johnson, of Llauymynech regretting his inability to attend owing to having to do double duty.—Mr Jones suitably responded.— Mr Whit- field, Trefarclawdd, proposed "Success to the agricultural interest," and said he hoped they would have rain to improve their prospects.—Mr Richards, Morton Hall, repiiel.- Mr A. Huehes proposed The Visitors'" coupling with it the name of Ili- Richards, who replied.lr W. Whitfield proposed the health of the Chairman, and said Mr Dumvillo Lees was to have taken the chair, but they had n capable substitute in Mr Stokes, and ho 'thought he was the right man in the right place (hear, hear).—The toast was cordially drunk, and the Chairman, in responding, said he was always pleased to huIp in a convivial gathering in their village.— Several other toasts followed and a pleasant evening was spent. MIDDLETOWN. TitAr ACVIDKNT.—On Monday as Mr R. Evans, horsebreaker, was driving a young horse belonging to Mr. R. Twist, jun., from Welshpool, the horse took fright at a carrier's cart opposite Buttington station, and turning to the side of the road the wheel struck the ditch bank. which stopped the vehicle so suddenly, that Mr. Twist and his father were thrown out, Mr. Twist, sen., receiving a severe cut on t! e head, and Mr. Twist, jun., having his elbow pat out. Both are attended by Dr. Bradshaw and are slowly improving. WKSLEYAN Sex OA Y SCHOO r.Tho anniversary services in connection with the Sunday Sehool were held on Sunday last, when Mr T. G. Robin, B.A., of Shrewsbury, preached morning and evening. In the afternoon a children's service was held when Mr Robin gave an address. Special hymns were sung, and psalms, chapters and hymns recited by the scholars, the following taking a special part:— Jennie Goliath, Sissie Davies, Edith Hughes, Tiny Parry and Pattie Lloyd.

CORRESPONDENCE. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. To CORRESPONDENTS. CommumcatiovS for this column should be addressed to the Editor, and inust be upon one side of the papei- only They should in all cases be accompanied by the name and address of the sender, not necessarily for puoLication but as a guarantee of good faith. PREMIUMS FOR HORSE SHOEING AT AGRICULTURAL SHOWS. To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES AND POST. I SIR,—I would wish to make oncc more a sugges- tion which I have often made before during the last few years, with respect to certain premiums to be offered at agricultural shows It seems to me that most interesting competitions might be secured by the offer of premiums for the shoeing of horses. The establishment of these prmiums, to be judged by thoroughly impartial gentlemen of known experience in these matters, could not fail to lead to very beneficial results, and would, I think, be likely to conduce to the general practice of more scientific shoeing than exists in most of our forges at present. We have, however, blacksmiths who might be far from ashamed to show their working in public, and from whose exhibitions other less finished black- smiths might take some useful lessons. The premiums should, of course, be varied, some for the shoeing of cart and draught horses, others for hunters, roadsters, &c., Sec. I am confident this suggestion is a good one, which ought to be put into practice. All that is required is that the right men of influence in such matters should take it up.—I am, &c., GFORGE. W. F. ROBBINS. Oerley Hall, Oswestry, June 1st, 1896. —— -+ ——

MACHYNLLETH PARISH VESTRY. To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES AND POST. SIR,—I notice in your last issue a letter from the Rector of Machynlleth, in which he refers to a report of a Vestl-v meeting and your comments thereon, and in which he attempts to correct soma misapprehensions therein. With regard to his statement No. 1, I should have thought it would hardly have been necessary for a requisition to convene a Vestry which had already been adjourned from a previous date—at any rate as far as the election of churchwarden was concerned—and for the appointment of whom only the adjourned Vestry was intended to he held. In most parishes the Rector avails himself of the opportunity and privilege which the law affords him of presiding at all vestry meetings, and one would have thought that in view of the requisition "innuentialty signed Canon Trevor would have made a point of attending the adjourned Vestry, or, if he could not do so, would have given the ratepayers in his notice of Vestry, some information as to the matters to be discussed, and it would have been interesting to the ratepayers to have a glimpse at this important "requisition," and to see exactly what it contained and by whom signed, for! would remind your readers that those ratepayers who attended the adjourned vestry for the purpose of discussing the other matters relating to the parish expressed themselves perfoctiy ignorant of the intention of electing a churchwarden at that vestry. To say the least of it, it would have been more satisfactory if the Rector had sent the requisition to the vestry with an explanation for his absence on such an im- portant occasion. However that may be I consider that the adjourned vestry in the way it was con- vened was totally irregular if not also illegal. With reference to the statement No. 2 the Rec- tor says that it is not his business or duty to pre- sent the parochial accounts to the vestry, and that lie is not an officer of the ratepayers, and goes on to point out what is the duty of the outgoing church- wardens, and has been good enough to enlighten the incoming wardens in regard to their liability for the obligations of their predecessors in office. I think it is pretty well established what the Rec- tor's duties are or ought to be, and, with this in- formation before us, it can easily be ascertained how far those duties may be fulfilled or to what extent they may be exceeded. I believe it is the custom, if not also the duty of the Rector and churchwardens to distribute annually the various charities belonging to the parish. It has been the custom (and which I think is a very proper one) to obtain from the various Non- conformist ministers in the town a, list of the' deserving poor attbnding their respective places of worship, and who should participate with Church- people in the enjoyment of the charities intended for that purpose. It would be interesting to know whether the Rector has during the past year adopted anything like a strict adherence to what cannot but be recognised as a fair and proper com- pliance with the practice hitherto followed in this direction. Is it not a fact that last year the Rector took the matter into his own hands, and dis- tributed the charities in a manner totally incon- sistent with a, practice hitherto adopted, and that several complaints were made by most deserving poor as to the mode in which the charities were distributed daring the past year, and as to which not even one of the churchwardens was consulted ? If this be true, how is it possible under these cir- cumstances for the churchwardens to render an account of the charities which the Rector considers it their duty to presont, and the distribution of which he has taken into his own hands ? If this be the fact the position he has thus assumed is hardly consistent with his statement that he is not an officer of the ratepayers." It may be fortunate for him that he is not such an officer As a ratepayer I should like to see an account of the distribution of the Charities referred to, for I am not aware that any such account has, as yet, been presented to the vestry. With regard to the Rector's statement, No. 3, I think your readers will agree that it has been the immemorial custom here for the Rector to appoint one Churchwarden and the parishioners the other and to the outside public it would appear that the I Rector passes as u The great upholder of ancient customs," but alas how many of these customs have besn broken since his advent into Machvn- lleth While thus recognising the custom" of appointing Churchwardens in the manner above indicated, aud a ttempting to assure your readers of his de.v'ro not to interfere in the election of Parish warden, he, in the same breath, gives himself away by appointing both wardens, without giving an opportunity to the parishioners of exercising the right t:!1:/ possess of appointing their own warden. What his authority for assuming that there has been default by the parishioners to elect their warden is best known to himself. On the contrary the vestry was adjourned for the sole purpose of appointing a parish warden, and I fail to see where the default comes in. I question very much whether, under the circumstances, his appointment of parish warden is regular or legal, but I believe the iaw has very properly provided the means whereby appointments of this kind may be legally teste and 1 hope th it those who appreciate agooil tes- and 1 hope th, t those who appreciate agooil old cij.stom will take steps to oppose, such an un- warrantable i novation. AN UVHOI.DKH or ANCIENT CUSTOMS Machynlleth, June 4th, 1896. To the Editor of the COUNTY TON-IS AND POST. SIR,—Kindly allow me, through the medium of yonr columns, to make all explanation for my not acting as sides-man in the Parish Church at present. The strange appointment; of churchwarden from the ranks of the Nonconforum.,tR-thou;h legally justifiable—was not at all in accordance with my views as a Churchman. I sincerely trust the above is sufficient explanation for my action. Thanking you in anticipation of allowing this communication to appear m vour paper, and with great regret at the i urn of affairs, I am, Sir, Yours truly, Titos. PARSONS. Bui-combe House, Machynlleth, .JUIIC gnl, J(,,hii JI orris (sides-man), Birmingham House, wishes me to add that he approves of the above ldter, and that the same applies to himself. T.P. — ♦

ME. HUMPH RE YS-OWEN AND THE WELSH- POOL AND DISTRICT TEACHERS- ASSOCIATION. To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES AND POST. Sir,—I was much amused at the promises given by Mr Humphreys-Owen to the deputation of the Welshpool and District Teachers' Association. It is stated that he was in favour of better payment of teachers, less work, and best of all, protection from wrongful dismissal. Mr Humphreys-Owen is a director of the Cambrian Railways Company, and according to the evidence of numbers of witnesses given before the Select Committee on hours of labour of railway servants, numbers of men worked on the Cambrian Railways for 20, 30, 40 and one 48 hours at a stretch, and secondly that they received the most miserable wages, 8s a week being considered a good wage for men in charge of signals. The secretary (Mr J. Conacher) stated that this system had gone on for 20 years. I self had a porter at Montgomery station in cbarj? of the signals and on regular duty for 12 t° hours a day, and who received 5s a week. wrongful dismissal everybody knows that I a"J. living example of that, for according to the veT of the Select Committee I was dismissed main^If :1 consequence of the evidence 1 gave before committee, and yet here is Mr promising this deputation to vote against w1 three things he himself was at least a party to, ao who never lifted his finger to prevent such w'r(\vL ful doings. The most amusing thing is that Teachers' Association being aware of the faC stated should hava waited on Mr Humphreys-O^6 for such a purpose. I am afraid they will live long time before they get what they want if tb< £ have no one to defend their cause better than Humphreys-Owen. I deeply sympathise with them, Yours itc., Harford House, Ellesmere, JOHN HoOD, June 3rd, 1896. ♦- n-

WELSH INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION In a report of the Charity Commissioners it1 issued on the subject of intermediate education 1 Wales it is stated that the scheme for the con- stitution of a central Welsh Board to conduct th inspection and examination of schools claitiiinS grant has been approved by the Committee ° Council on Education, but did not come i° operation last year. It was therefore necessary, continue the provisional arrangements for the PjJ1 pose of inspection and examination of schools financial year ending March, 1896. The report o the Commissioners consists of an extract froi their 43rd report (for 1895). They state that sJ county governing bodies with 30 schools a li- for the grant during the financial year, and they able to report that the conditions of the Trea3Ury regulations had been in every case in which a gra^g was claimed duly fulfilled. These 30 acll0^L represented an attendance of 1,154 boys aud girls in six different counties. Without counti»» the special instructors of drawing, music, and driG there wras, on an average, one teachcr for every scholars—a proportion which compaied favouraW with that in secondary schools outside « Principality and Monmouthshire. The result c the examination, considering the short time majority of the schools had been open. distinctly encouraging; and the heard with satisfaction in several instances of healthy competition bringing to the front, schol»rS 0 exceptional promise. A higher level of attainmef was noticeable in the literary than in the scien subjects of instruction. At present the scll(?L were more intermediate than technical, and t teaching of science was hampered in many cases J want of the needful conveniences and aPPara'flif That the modern side of education was attract the attention which it demanded was shown by substantial classes which already, in schools, were receiving instruction in cheffli^1^' agriculture, botany, physiology, and bookkeep1^ The progress of technical and scienf-ar teaching in Wales will be watched with peCl1'^ interest, because it will be at work under »0. conditions favourable to its growth in thorofl# ness." The Commissioners hope to see the coi° J schools develop on the lines of superadding to second course of secondary instruction, CODIB10? all, some special branch of technical study tive of each. Two cautious, they state, seeiae\.no\ be needed. In the first place, if the county sc was to apply its undivided energy to its Pr°^ug work, the standard for admission into it strictly maintained. It ought not to be necess*1^ as we learn from more than one of the it is found to be, to repeat in it the work of elementary school." The second caution the premature removals from school, of which toP were already some indication. It is a misuse of 4 benefit intended for parents by the establish me It of county schools to treat them as places wherebo short course of finishing instruction may obtained for their children." -+-

OSWESTRY. BOROUGH POLICE COURT.—At this Court Tuesday, Edward Smith, hawker, Llanrhaiadr-Y Mochnant, was brought before Mr W. B. Weaver charged with being drunk in the Du on Monday evening. Accused was discharge on promising to leave the town. TREWERN". REVENUE IS SWEET." -— Early on TUESGHPI! Tnor^iag a aoial] teriitoty woa invaded thrifty in habitants plunder.^ of With ail possible speed a "winged sqtia armed with venomous daggers, whose was revenge is sweet," sweeter even y, honey, was despatched in pursuit of their They made a desperate attack upon workm^11 P jf ceeding to their daily task, who delivered «P 0{ victuals aud fled, and this accounts for s°nl°ad. them being wounded on the back of the After the tumult had abated the local undert*1 appeared oa the scene, but there was nothing his line except a few carcasses of the w'r1^ warriors."

It has been announced from Pretoria that Reform leaders were to be set at liberty At the Bath and West of England Show St. Albau s last week, a descendant of Wonder,' the property of Mr. Thomas Rowla^ Llanwnog, took the first prize in the Class of fi; lions foaled in 1394. The Live Stock Journal S&J^' Stallions foaled in 1894 mastered half-a-dozeof entries, Mr. Barrs leading them with a son Regent II. called Nailstone Royal l{egel who has a very good set of pasterns, with ca^ty. hinu legs, plenty of substance as well as Qua' and is quite of the correct cart horse style; 10 promising for the future." The sire of Regent" is "Regent IL," the property °^Jm> Green, the Mocrs, Welshpool, and the dam turp," the property of Mr. Morgan, Bahad Kerry, the sire of dam, Coming Wonder," °A,rI1e'' by Mr. Rowlands, as mentioned above. A 7- elttiro is a grand specimen of a shire mare, and the of several entire horses, which are doing S service. ——

FORTHCOMING EVENT3 Announced in our A ivertising Columns. JUNE. 8 Sunday School Festival at Buttington. aid 9 Organ Recitals, Services, &c., Church. 9 Conference, Town Hall, Welshpool, in c0^°^ tion with British Dairy Farmers' Assoeiat^' 9, 10, 11, Frank Lloyd's Horse Sales at Wrexh 10 Annual Festival of the Friend in Need'0 Churchstoke. toriS. 10, 11, 12 Art Loan Exhibition, in the' lC Rooms, Oswestry. ^oJ}. 11 Anniversary, Court Viscount Clive, Butting 11 & 12 Eisteddfod at Oswestry. ,„[i- 18 Sale uf Property at the Wellington Inn, e pool, by Mr Thomas Morris. JULY. ts Sale of Nantym-iicaiaa Estate, Llanfyllin, by íe R. Gillart and Sons. 3 Annual Picnic at Middletown. 8 Sale by Auction of Furniture at Rojms, Aberystwyth, by Mr J. E. Jatries- t tbO 11 Examination and Award of Scholarships 51 Intermediate Schools, Welshpool. AUGUST. 11 Show at Bodfarh Park, Llonfyllin. SKPTKM15EE. 3 Annual Show at Machynlleth.

DEA THS. BUCKLKY.—May 29, aged 69, at Glandwr, Alice, widow of J. H. Buckley. v\»ce' EVANS.—May 29, aged 80, at 4, Francis Llanfair Road, Newtown, Mary, relict of Evans.

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