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ABERYSTWYTH. -,L\fr. J. DK:-T F.Y SPKWKR, 32. High Street, to whom notice should be giv^n of ail events required to bo reported in the COUNTY TIMES. Tii%: BARRICADES.—The barricading of the town is being proceeded vifcb, and the props for the pro- tection of the iron railing3 on the Terrace are being put down. THE SEASON.— There is a good sprinkling of visitors on the Terrace, and in the evening the promenade is fairly crowded. L-i.-At, LAW CASE.—A case in which Messrs Bourne and Grant are the defendants, and Dr T. D. Harries, the complainant, will come on for hear- ing before Mr Justice Romer in Chancery. The n plaintiff claims commission for certain negotiations made it, is averred, on behalf of defendants. T! i) t,i TABLE.—The first tide for to-day (Satur- day's. w ill take place at 8.50 and the second tide at THK REMOVAL OF SAND FROM THE BEACII. The 1 own Council have received a communication from the Board i f Trade upon this matter, but we are given to understand that the actions of th:, Corporation are protected by c-rtain Acts of Parliament. THE CLIFF RAILWAY.— It is the intention of the Improvement Company to have this railway com- plete for running by the day of the roval visit. ANXIAL BOAT RACE.— The town Iand college crews are both in training for the coming race, and it is expected to be a hard fight. FooTB.I,L,L.-Ilr T. H. Edwards, hon secretary of the town team has been elected to the post of vice- president of the new Welsh League recently formed at Wrexham. The town team is included in the iirst division. DR BAKNARDO'S HOMES.—Principal Roberts, pre- sided over a public meeting held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening to arrange for the annual collection in aid of Dr Barnardo's homes. A com- mittee was appointed to carry out the work. DECEPTION OF MR. L. J. ROBERTS AT RHYL.—At Rhvl, on Saturday, the teachers and managers of schools in the Flintshire and Denbigshire in- spectoral district gave a public welcome to Mr L. J. Roberts, the newly-appo.nted inspector of schools. A luncheon was served at noon at the Claremont Hydro, to about 250 guests, under the presidency of Rev D. Edwards (vicar of Rhyl). In the after- noon a public meeting was held in the Town Hall, the v icar of Rhvl presiding. SCHOOL BOARD.- Alderman Peter Jones prasided over the ordinary meeting of the Board held at the Board Schools on Tuesday, and there were also present: Mrs Griffiths, Messrs W. Thomas, T. B. Hall, and T. Griffiths (Mavor) with Mr R. J. Roberts, clerk, and Mr J. D. Saer, headmaster. A letter was read from Mr J. H. Bates, calling attentiou to the fact that sloyd classes were to be started at the College at the end of July and con- tinued until the end of August. At Scarborough the School Board paid the fees of the teachers.— The Chairman said that he feared with the adverse balance that now faced them they could not incur the outlay, but they could draw the attention of the teachers to the classes. It was decided that the Clerk should inform teachers that the classes were about to be held, and that the Board were desirous that they should attend.The report of the attendance officer (Mr Lloyd) was presented, and it stated that the percentage in the bays' department amounted to 90'5, in the girls' depart- ment to 80, and in the infants' department to 77. During the royal visit week, the schools will be closed trom the Wednesday before the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales until the following Monday. ° PCBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.—Alderman Peter Jones presided over the ordinary meeting of this committee held on Monday evening. Labour and wages sheets amounting to X110 2s 6d were examined and passed. The committee considered the question of barricading the streets on the occasion of the Royal visit.—Councillor W. Thomas was of opinion that the only way to cope with the work before them was to give the Surveyor a blank cheque, as things were cropping up constantly. The work of extension in Laura Place was almost completed, and the obstructions in King street were being taken away that day.—Councillor Hopkins called attention to the sea wall in course of erection at the Pier head.—The Chairman pointed out that the obligation rested upon the Pier Company, and he had little doubt but that they would put the place quite secure.In reply to the Chairman, the Surveyor said that there was plenty of water in store at the reservoir.—This was all the business. SCIENCE AND ART CLASSES.—The presentation of prizes and certificates took place at the Board Schools on Tuesday evening. The certificates were handed over by the Mayor (Mr T. Griffiths), who is a member of the School Board, and he was sup- ported by Mr Peter Jones (chairman), Messrs T. B. Hall, William Thomas, and Mrs Griffiths. There were also present Messrs J. Clarke (art master), D. J. Saer (headmaster), and R. J. Roberts (clerk to the Board). There was not a large number present owing to the meeting not having been advertised. Mr Peter Jones, addressing the meeting, remarked on the large number who bad been successful at examinations, which suggested that good work bad been done. He hoped it would result in greater efforts in the future. He trusted that those present at the classes would not only take advantage of them again but would also influence their friends in attending. A cordial vote of thanks was passed to the persons who had subscribed, to Mr Clarke, and to the Mayor for presiding and distributing the certificates and prizes. The following were the awards :-Art classes Ida Collins, 1st prize in advanced freehand, and prize for being one of the most successful students; Lena Collins, 3rd prize for elenieitary freehand; George Colquhoun Williams Ist pnze for elementary freehand Leila for advanced freehand aml^u cast".2nd Priz° Sar™urrf,isi"ae°^ S&JS* r)t«.-iwin(j- T T v ?-h prize tor machine drawing J L. Evans 3rd prize for architectural drawing Llew Jones, 3rd prize for machine draw- ing D. \V. Morgan, 1st i)ri7f> f™ drawing Kathleen Morris, 2nd rtrize'fn 1 tary freehand J. D. Stephens. 2nd prize^or^ad" ing from cast l- VVilliams. 2nd prize for architect tural drawing. Mathematics: James R J:, Smith, Owen D. Jones. John Jones. James Thomas Lewis Evans, Richard W. Jones, Robert GrittHi,' Harry W. Jones, F. N. Tinkler, Thomas Thomas' W. E. Davies, Timothy A. Thomas, advanced 2nd D. Jenkins, advanced 2nd, J. L. Jones, pass Inorganic chemistry John Davies, Mary Benjamin J A Clarke, F N Tinkler, D Jenkins, T Richards, T. Bowen. Theoretical mechanics Thomas Davies T A Thomas, advanced 2nd, T A Thomas, ad. vanced 1st, D Jenkins, element, J A Clark, ad- vanced 2nd. i.isfnetism ana electricity: David Jenkins, advanced 1st; T A Thomas, advanced 2nd. Carpentry and joinery .John Rees. Machine con- struction and drawing, Llewelyn Jones, advanced 2nd Henry Smith, advanced 2nd D Jenkins, ad- vanced Ist T A Thomas, advanced 1st. Building construction D J Morgan, advanced 2nd John Rees, advanced 2nd; David Rees, elementary. Heat: David Jenkins, T A Thomas. Hygiene M E Jenkins. Agriculture: J W Fotilker, Mary Benjamin, Evan Davies, Thomas Richards. Steam: T A Davies, advanced 1st; D Jenkins, advanced 2nd. Applied mechanics: T A Davies, advanced 2url. Freehand drawing 1st class, elementary stage-T A Thomas, David Jenkins, Miss Ida J Collins, Miss Leila A Daniel 2nd class, elementary stage-Miss Edith Wilkinson, Agnes H M Clarke, Sarah E Jenkins, Helina M Collins, Matilda A Benbow, Cathleen St. L Morris, John W Jones, James Hard- ing, E 31 Forrest; 2nd class, model drawing—Miss Ida J Collins. Miss Leilia A Daniel, Miss Emma J Hunt. Light and shade John D Stephens, 1st class elementary; Leila A Daniel, 2nc class, ad- vanced John D Stephens, 2nd class, advanced; G F Langford, 2nd class advanced. Freehand: Ida J Collins, 2nd class, advanced Leila A Daniel, eie- mentary Ida J Collins, elementary. Practical, place, and solid geometry T A Thomas, advanced, 2nd.

THE ROYAL VISIT TO ABER- YSTWYTH. IN V IT AT IONS ACCEPT E D. Amonjfst a large number of others occur the names of the following Lord Herschel1. Lord Ken von, Marquis of Londonderry, Sir n anr Lady Williams, Professor John Rees, Sir Lewis Morris. Dr Isambard Owen, Lady Verney, Miss E. P. Hughes, Rev E. Herber Evans, the Hon. Geo. T. Kenyon, Mr A. J. Mnndella, M.P. (the Vice- Chaucellor of Oxford, the Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University, Manchester, Warden of the University of Durham), Earl and Countess of Lisburne, Lord and Lady Penrhyn, Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest, Lord Henry Vane-Tempest, Lord and Lady Llangattock, Lord Harlech, Lord and Lady Kensington, Lord and Lady Carrington, Mr Caleb A. Tate, Rev Corion and Mrs Owen, Mr and Mrs Gwenfryn Evans, Mr A. Keir Evans, Bishop of Bangor, Bishop of St. Asaph, Bishop of Swansea, Bishop of Newport, Mr and Mrs J. Maclean, M.P., Sir John and Lady Jenkins, M.P., Major and Mrs E. Pryce-Jones, M.P., Mr J. Lloyd Morgan, M.P., Sir Watkin and 'Lady Williams-Wynn, Lord- Lieutenants of Haverfordwest, Cardiganshire, Merionethshire. Colonel C. S. Mainwaring. M.P., Alderman Edwin Grove, Mr William Rathbone. Archdeacon of Bangor, Archdeacon of Llandaff, Lieut.-General Sir James Hiles-Johnes, V.C., Lord Tredegar. Lord Powis. Mr J. Herbert Lewis, M.P., Mr and Mrs Vanghan Davies, M.P., Mr W. Tudor Howell, M.P., Mr W. Pritchard Morgan. 11.P., che High Sheriffs of Carmarthenshire, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Monmouthshire, Merionethshire, the Chairmen of the County Councils of Cardigan. Anglesey, Carnarvon, Radnor. Merioneth, Car- marthen, and Pembroke, the Mayors of Ruthin, Swansea, Newport. Tenby, Brecon, Kidnellv, Cardigan, Conway, Lampeter, Bangor, Cowbridge. Llandovcy. Montgomery, Carnarvon, Beaumaris. Llanidloes, Welshpool, Neath. Dolgelley. Flint, and Denbigh, Rev A. J. Parry (chairman of Welsh Baptist LTnion), Rev Griffith Ellis (moderator of General Assembly), Rev J. Bowen Jones (chairman of the Congregational Union), Mr J. F. Buckley (chairman of the Cambrian Railways Company). Mr Geo. Owen (chief engineer), Mr J. NV. Chairmen of many of the Urban District Councils of Wales, the Town Clerks of Welsh muni- cipalities, and Headmasters and Headmistresses of the Welsh Intermediate Seliools.It is rumoured that Mr Gladstone will also be present. Through the efforts of Col. Sir Warkin Williams Wynn, Bart, and Mr C. E. Howell, the representa- tive of the borough of Welahpool on the University Court of Governors, it has been arranged that a detachment of thirty-oue members of the Mont- gomeryshire Yeomanry Cavalry, under the com- mand of Capt. R. W. Williams Wynn, shall form part of the body-guard of the Prince of Wales on his visit to Aberystwyth. At a meeting of the Fireworks Committse of the Aberystwyth Town Council, held on Friday at the Town Hall,, it was agreed to recommend the Council to expend C75 on fireworks, and that the order should be given to Messrs Brock and Co., London. A meeting of the Decoration Committee of the Town Council was held on the same evening, and it was resolved to recommend the Council to expend 1400 on decorations, and that the Town Clerk should prepare a contract between Messrs Piggott and the Corporation. The Prince of Wales, Mr Gladstone, and Lord and others yet to be named, will receive the degree of Doctor of Laws, and the Princess of Wales will receive the decree af Doctor of Music. Lord Herschell is the Chan cellor of the London University. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY.—Before T. Griffiths (Mayor), J. Morgan, David Roberts, E. P. Wynne, and John Lewis, Esqrs. No LICENSE. -Owen Rogers, residing in Pen- glais Road, was charged by P.S. Davies with keeping a dog without a license on the 21st May. ROGND FOR THE "CLIO. David Lloyd, attendance officer, summoned W. Gornall, Trefechan, for not sending his son regularly to school. The father of the boy said that he ;■ s willing to allow his boy to be sent to the training ship Clio." The Bench agreed to this course, upon the understanding that the father paid something towards the maintenance of his boy. DRUNKEN N EdNvi,rci Roberts, Rhcidol Place, was charged by P.C. Richard Jones with being drunk on the highway. Fined 2s 6d including costs. OFFENCE AGAINST THE BYE-LAWS.—Morgan Theophilus. carrier. Llanbadarn Fawr, was charged with driving an hackney carriage on the streets of the town without wearing the driver's badge on his arm.—Fined 2s 6d, and the Bench said that if there were similar offences the tine would be heavier. STREET ARTISTS.—John Foley and Albert Morris were both charged with obstructing the pavement I in Corporation Street. Fined 5s and costs.

DOWNIE'S BEQUEST COMMITTEE. NOISY PROCEEDINGS. THE CHAIRMAN DEFIED. Archdeacon Protheroe presided over a meeting of the Downie's Bequest Committee held at the Town Hall on Thursday afternoon, and there were also present Councillor T. Griffiths (mayor), Coun- cillor W. Thomas, Alderman W. H. Palmer, Coun- cillor J. Hopkins, and Dr Gilbertson, with Mr Evans (clerk). At the outset Councillor Hopkins said that he wished to correct a statement which appeared in the local papers as to the attendance of members at the last meeting. He was present on that occasion but his name was not included in the report. The Chairman said that no doubt the Press would take a note of the fact.—Councillor Thomas then rose in accordance with notice of motion to call attention to the proceedings, at various times, of the trustees. He said that he would be brief. The resolution was as follows That Mr Thomas Griffiths (mayor), a member of this body, having, on the 12th of December last, written to the Charity Commissioners objecting to some of the gentlemen nominated as trustees to urge upon the Commis- sioners that in common fairness to the public further inquiries should be made and requesting them to make such inquiries, we, as trustees, respectfully ask the Commissioners not to depart from their original intention of confirmiug the nomi- nations made in August, 1894, they first holding a public inquiry at Aberystwyth into the charges made against the gentlemen objected to."—Council- lor Hopkins I think Mr Thomas is out of order, sir.-The Chairman said that they must be careful about constituting themselves into a court of appeal. They could not be a court of appeal against them- selves.—Councillor Thomas The object of this is to request the Commissioners not to depart from their original intention without first of all holding a. public inquiry. I have given notice to call attention to the whole of the proceed- ings and I think that I am entitled to proceed.— The Chairman Provided we do not constitute our- selves a court of appeal.—Councillor Thomas Surely we can appeal to ourselves.—Councillor Hopkins I do not think it is right. I think Mr Thomas is out of order altogether. The thing is in the Charity Commissioners' hands, and until we have their decision before us we can do nothing ourselves. We cannot go into the whole thing from beginning to end.—Councillor Thomas I came here with the wish and hope that any re- marks I might be allowed to make would not be interrupted. I intend to be brief and discharge the duty which I think devolves npon me, and I hope that we shall not have any interruption. I have given notice to call attention to the action of the trustees.—The Chairman Very well When I think you are trespassing I shall stop you.—Coun- cillor Thomas I do not think you will have cause. Allow mo to proceed-The Chairman We shall have to be careful that we do not have personal reflections upon one another's conduct.—The Mayor: Allow me, sir. My name has been mentioned prominently with that resolution, and I think, like my friend Mr Hopkins, that Mr Thomas has no right to bring this matter forward "ere. l herefore he said the same as Mr Hopkins, that they should not hear Mr Thomas.—Dr Gilbert- son I don't quite understand. Are we going to sit in judgment upon uur own conduct ?—The Chair- man I don't think we are Councillor Thomas ou are doiug it now.—Two of you have come to a conclusion upon my conduct before I have ex- pressed it. Well, I have given notice.—Councillor <^>i1ln.s that the Mayor made the statement aiUC • ky Councillor Thomas outside rp i co™mittee, and Councillor Thomas could bnt bked outside that committee, o„ght t„ d„ SS?5'X"l I'ar(lon rie, Nve decline(, t(, give any opilli(,I-I,- Alderman Palmer: But as to i "Pm'oii.- 'Tontlernen wo -,1! i description of the tntlemci \vc all agreed.—Councillor Thomas- Mr Chairman, am I allowed to proceed or „ The Chairman: As long as you confine yourselves to asking that question I <lo not think ^tves order. Councillor Thomas: I <ravo + i j• £ noticc to renew the proceedings of the trustees. You may defend upon it I claim the right to renew our own proceed ings.Couiicillor Hopkins: Were you not in the proceedings ?- Councillor Thomas: Certainly • 1 hope that we may see the error of our ways Councillor Hopkins: Are yon the only judge r-- Councillor Thomas I only speak my own mind and it might influence some of you.—The Chairman said that it would be quite competent for anyone to move an amendment to the resolution, or a direct negative.—Councillor Thomas You cannot vote until yon hear me, I intend pointing out our errors and you will have an opportunity of explaining yourselves. Councillor Thomas then proceeded to review the action of the committee since 1894. The Mayor What have we to do with two years ago ? I don't know what you are driving at. Councillor Thomas, after much discussion (reading) The Chairman said: I wish you to understand that I have said over and over again The Chair- man: Youaresimly constituting ourselves a court of appeal. I object to it. -Councillor Thomas (continuing to read) I will not pledge myself to any definite thing I will not contradict myself" The Chairman I really protest-Councillor Thomas: You voted for—— Councillor Hopkins: I propose that we go on with the business-Councillor Thomas: I am going to proceed-The Chairman: You can do as you like. I strongly object to you constituting a court of appeal and making these personal- Councillor Thomas You voted for eight-The Chairman I protest against, and call you to order. The scene just now was rather noisy. Mr. Thomas persisted in speaking, but scarcely anything he said could be heard. The Chairman asked the reporters not to take notes, of the remarks made by Mr. Thomas, and although the Chairman repeatedly called Mr. Thomas to order, he refused to sit down, and continued his speech amid an uproar. At length, Dr. Gilbertson moved the previous question. Alderman Palmer said that ho would second the resolution, and he did so because he though tiiat the letter written by Mr Griffiths since he was made mayor should be enquired into.—Dr Gilbert- son again moved the previous question.—Coun- cillor Hopkins seconded.—Councillor Thomas rose a point of order.—Councillor Hopkins (to the Chairman) Take notice of him sir.—Councillor Thomas I address the chair.—Councillor Hopkins (to the Chairman) He did not listen to you, sir.— The Chairman I treat him with more respect.— Councillor Thomas claimed the right to reply.—The Chairman said that he had no right of reply.— Councillor Hopkins said that Councillor Thomas had been about the coal yard saying that he was going to kick up a row in the trustees' meeting so that they could not carry out the work. He heard Mr Thomas saying so. CounciHor Thomas: That's a lie, a deliberate lie. Am I allowed to reply ?- The Chairman Certainly not.—Alderman Palmer said that he never saw business carried on like this. —Councillor Thomas He forgets that he is not at a vestry Councillor Hopkins And Mr Thomas forgets he is not at Shiloh.Di- Gilbertson asked that his amendment should now be put. The motion to go on with the previous question was then carried.—The usual business of the committee was then gone into.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS. MONDAY. Present Mr D. Lloyd (vice-chairman) presiding, Mr Bireham (Inspector for Wales), Messrs R. Rowland, David Jones, Hugh Hughes, B. E. Morgan, J. P. Thomas, John Jenkins, T. E. Salmon, Thomas Jones, Lewis Richards, T. R. Morgan, Hugh James, J. B. Morgan, W. A Miller, Evan Richards, James Jones, William Mason, Thos. Powell, David Davies, E. J. Evans, John Jones, with Mr Hugh Hughes, clerk, Mr David Davies, assistant clerk. VISITOR'S REPORT. Mr Bireham reported that he had inspected the Wc- house on Saturday, June 6th, and he found it clea.i and in good order. Some improvements in ventilating the labour cells should be provided now that the vagrants work in them all day. MASTER'S ITEPORT. The Master reported that there were 36 in the House as compared with 47 during the correspond- ing period of last year. Vagrants relieved during the past fortnight 43 as against 54 during the same period of last year. OL'T-RELIEF. The following amounts have been paid in out- relief during the past fortnight: Per Mr. John Jones, £ 40 Is Od to 145 recipients per Mr J. J. 3 Hnghes. 142 6s 6d to 210 recipients; per Mr J. Morgan, X44 3s Od to 146 recipients. A RUSSIAN OUT-CAST. The Master reported that Amelia Ventre, a young Russian woman, was admitted into the House upon the order of Mr John Jones, relieving officer.-The officer said that she was quite destitute, and the owners of the Countess of Lisburne steamer had promised her a free passage to Bristol, where she had some friends to whom she could go.—The Master said that she was a vagrant, and had been staying at Tregaron. Machynlleth, and Aberyst- wyth.Mr B. E. Morgan asked if the fact that she was a Russian—a foreigner—made a difference.— Mr Bircham: Oh, no, if they are destitute. The usual course is to communicate with the relations. THE LABOUR CELLS. Mr. Bircham said that in hot weather the labour cells were almost unfit to put people in for the whole day and some means of ventilation should be made. A sliding door could be put in the door and it should be so provided that it would not be a source of annoyance in the winter. There was no ventilation of the cells and the stone dnst lingered in them and with a little trouble an improvement could be made.—Mr. Salmon believed that those cells had been constructed many years and it was singular that the recommendation should be made after so many years. He had visited the cells and found that there was plenty of ventilation in the place where the stones were put, and the tramps were not in them all day.—Mr. Jenkins ob- jected to any ventilation being put in the top of the door because it would have the tendency to cause the stone dust to rise and fill the lungs of the vagrants.—Mr. Bircham said that be wanted some- thing to be practicable, and it would cost but little. The tramps used to be kept in the cells for three hours at a time. Mr. B. E. Morgan asked Mr. Jenkins to attend the meeting of the com- mittees and give them his advice (laughter.) THE PAST YEAR'S WORK. Mr. Bircham said he must apologise for not being able to come around and visit them more frequently. It was always a very pleasant place to come to, but he had no time to attend those places where his presence was not actually required, and where things went on fairly well. He was now making his annual visit, and the Guardians would be glad to hear that they still retained a place in front of the other Boards. He had not been able to issue his returns of pauperism for Wales, but he might tell them that they maintained a very high place in the 53 Unions of Wales and Monmoutbshire-in the first 10 he hoped they would turn out when the returns were issued. The pauperism of the Union, taking the population of 1891, was 2'7 per cent., and the indoor was going down, there being only 36 inmates in the House, and he must say that the ont-relief was not creeping up. If the in-door relief was going down and the out-door relief was increasing, he would have something to say about emptying the House in the way it was now being done. He was disarmed in commenting upon the small numbers in that union workhouse when he found that it did not entail a correspond- ing increase in the list of out-door poor (hear, hear). This workhouse was one of those places from which they could banish all ideas of cruelty in putting people there (hear, hear.) There were comfortable rooms and they bad every kind of reasonable appliance in the workhouse to make people comfortable, at all events considering the class from which they came. Therefore they did not want to deter from ordering the workhouse when they thought they ought to do so. There was a great dislike to come into any institution, good, bad, or indifferent, where there was anything like confinement, and it was this sort of dislike that they had to come into the workhouse. It was all very well to talk about homes but there were some homes that were miserable places existing in filth and destitution. He did not mean to say that they had any of them of course. The House should be offered to those persons who applied for out- relief whose houses were not fit to live in; but he should like to see houses made that were fit for the people to live in instead of providing palaces for people to live in at the cost of the ratepayers (hear, hear). Of course they had no power to insist upon these improvements in the dwellings of the poor but they must not allow places utterly devoid of sanitary requirements to be subsidised by a miserable dole of out door releif. The decrease of the numbers in the House made it all the more difficult for the master to carry on the work of the House and he hoped they would look upon the list of out-door paupers and say conscien- tiously if there were any upon the list that ought not to be in the House. He meant paupers who were destitute through their own folly and indul- gence. From his abstract he found that there were 393 paupers under the heading of old and infirm and that meant anything. Out of these there were 42 widows and 113 children are all those 42 widows bringing up their families in the way they ought to do. If they were not being brought" up as they ought to be it became a ques- tion whether they could not be brought into the House. The children were out of the House altogether and there were only four little boys there and they bad consequently abolished the office of industrial trainer. He did not want to see the number of children increasing in the Workhouse, but he thought that the life of children in the House was considerably better than the life of I those children who played about the gutter and were neglecoed by their parents. He did not tirnk that there would be any difficulty in ordering that the children of badly managed families should come into the VVorkhouse and be under the supervision of the Guardians. There was also a decrease in the vagrants, and whilst other Unions reckoned their thousands in the year, they at Aberystwyth did not get any increase, and the system they had adopted he had quoted to other Unions in Wates.and no doubt they had bad many appli- cations from other Unions upon the matter. He did not want to be unduly complimentary, but he thought that they could be fairly well satisfied with their situation with regard to relief and relief administration generally. He noticed that they had 21 orphans receiving out-relief. In a Poor Law report upon Wales it was stated that there were no boarded-out children in Wales; but if they were not boarded out they were receiving out-door relief, and the Guardians were responsible for them, and they were the legal parents of the children. He hoped that some little interest was taken in the children beyond the official visits of the doctor and the relieving officer, and that they were visited by the neighbouring guardians. When out-relief was given in cases of this character a written agreement should be given that the child would not be transferred from one house to another without the consent of the Board (hear, hear). Protwbly they ■>?.»•« ;varp *hn <L 11 if mottev collected under the Poor Law rate was rot all spent on the poor. The latest local taxation return showed the amount of rates collected in one one year under the poor race for the Aberystwyth Union. The amount collected reached X12,700, and from the county fund they received £ 1,300, « hich brought up the total to £ 14,000 collected or paid into the rate funds for purposes nominally called poor rate, but of that £ 14,000 only zC6,460 was spent upon poor relief. This zE6,400 included salaries, the keep of lunatics, &c. The rest of the £ 14,000 went to other purpose. the chief of which was county rate £ 2,000, highways CI,500, School Boards X2,500, and other purposes £ 1,500, which meant all sorts of purposes, registration, legal expenses, Union Assessment Committee, parochial officers, salary of collection of rates. This £ 14,000 was equal to a rate of 13s 4d per head of the population. Of this sum 6s Id went to the poor, and the remainder, 7s. 3d., went Lo ùLhe: purposes. Speaking upon the rates that the towns- people had to bear iu addition to the oouutry people, he pointed out that residents in town had to pay such rates as district rates and borough rates -Mr Salmon said that lie was very pleased with Mr Bircham's remarks. A rntp of 2" had just been made in the town, and there was a great cry that they were increasing the rates owing to the keep of the poor, buf In- <"v,s phid that Mr Bircba m had explained otherw i&e.Mr B. E. Morgan supported Mr Salmon's remarks. WORKHOUSE MARRIAGES. On the motion of Mr B. E. Morgan, seconded by Mr J. B. Morgan, it was decided to support the Guardians of St. John's, Hampstead, in their efforts to obtain an alteration in the law relating to persons marrying after admission into the House, whereby each case would be taken on its merits.

OSWESTRY. (Continued from page 2.) Our representative in Oswestry is Mr ROBERT AITKEN, Oswald House, Oswald Road, to whom notice should he given of all events required to be reported in the COUNTY TIMES. POWIS PROVINCIAL EISTEDDFOD. THE CONCERT. The concert given in the Powis Hall, on Thursday evening, proved the greatest success of the day. The large hall was completely filled in every part, and there must have been close on fifteen hundred persons present. Dr. Reynolds' Childhood of Samuel," and Sir Arthur Sullivan's "Golden Legend," are works which cannot fail to attract anywhere, and for an Oswestrain audience the works-especially the former—had a peculiar interest. Dr. Reynolds was for many years the popular organist of the Parish Church, and the "Childhood of Samuel is of his own composition, and was performed on Thursday evening for the first time. Such circumstances could not fail to attract, and the burst of enthusiasm with which the Dr. was greeted when he took his place in the front of the platform testified to his popularity, The chorus was made up of the Eisteddfod Choir and contingents from Shrewsbury and Brony- garth, and numbered in all about 170 voices. Before opening the concert, Dr Reynolds said he had to make an apology on behalf of Miss Berrie, who was taking the part of Madame Medora Henson. First of all he engaged Madame Medora Henson, and she came over from America on Saturday last to fulfil the engagement. Unfor- tunately she came over in the Umbria," which had encountered some very heavy storms on the passage across, and Madame Medora Henson was still suffering from the effects of the voyage, and had teen unable to appear there that night. Only yesterday Miss Berrie most kindly came forward and took her place (applause). lie was much obliged to Miss Berrie for her kindneas in taking part in this new work of his. The opening chorus, Lord who shall dwell," was a fitting introduction, the volume of sound produced and the exact blending of the large orchestra testi- fying to the thought and talent of the leader and composer. Dr Reynold's work has, we believe, received high praise from one of the highest musical authorities, and renders any criticism of ours out of place. Throughout the whole perform- ance there was exhibited the same ability and talent as marked the opening chorus, and several of the solos were sung very beautifully, particularly the contralto:solo, There's a friend for little Children," taken by Miss Hannah Jones, and the soprano solo. My heart rejoiceth," taken by Miss Mabel Berrie, both of which had-to be sung twice over to satisfy the audience. The has solos taken by Mr D. Hughes were also worthy of praise. "We wait for thy loving kindness," receiving special rounds of applause. Dr Reynolds bowing his acknowledgements. After a short interval Sir Arthur Sullivan's "Golden Legend" was proceeded with, and the interpretation given to this classical work spoke volumes for the musical ability of the choir and the cou- ductor. The soloists were the same as in the first part of the programme, and acquitted themselves in a manner which left nothing to be desired. We feel certain that such a galaxy of talent in a pro- vincial town is only heard at rare intervals. The splendid orchestra was perhaps one striking feature of the concert, the performance on the reed instru- ments being exquisite. The programme was a lengthy one, and took over two hours and a half in the rendering. [The report of yesterday's proceeding; of the Eisteddfod will be found in our second edition. which may be obtained at the office.]

-+- RELEASE OF THE REFORM LEADERS. A telegram from Pretoria to the London office of the Diggers' Xeics states that the lines of the four prisoners have been paid, and they have been re- leased. Messrs Lionel Phillips, George Farrar, and J. Hays Hammond have signed a document to abgtaiii-fro-ni taking any part in politics in the Transvaal in future, and the enforcement of banishment has been suspended in their case so long as they keep their word. Colonel Rhodes has refused to sign the document, and he is banished for life. Mr Barnato wont to Pretoria goal with a cheque for £50,000 to pay the fines of Col. Rhodes and Mr Hammond, but was informed that payment had already been arranged for. Another telegram to the Diggers News from Johannesburg says news of the release of the reform leaders was received there with the utmost rejoicing. The members of the Stock Exchange sent a telegram to President Kruger, heartily thanking him and the Executive Council for their further act of clemency.

The monotony of Jabez Balfour's retirement has been a great deal broken of late. Last week he was removed from Wormwood Scrubbs to Parkhurst Prison in the Isle of Wight, and on Wednesday last he was transferred thence to Portland.

MACHYNLLETH. Music AT. FESTIVAL. — On Monday the annual festival in connection with the Congregationalists was held at the Graig Chapel. The meetings were presided over by Rev. T. L. Martin, of Llanidloes, and Mr. D. W. Lewis, Bryumawr, conducted the singing. The accompanist was Miss C. J. Williams. THE SHOW.—Mr. N. B. Owen presided at an adjourned meeting held in the Vane Hall on Wednesday, and there were also present Messrs. Richard Gillart, N. Lloyd Jones, J. Carruthers, J. Edmunds, R. Jones, J. Jones, T. Steadman, D. Lewis, E. Hughes, C. G. Owen, J. Jones, C. Taylor, Major Bousall, C. R. Kenvon, Edward Jones (Lion), M. Morgan, Thomas Llojd (secretary), itc.—A. letter was read from Mr. Anwyl as to the radius fcr competitors in the competition for two acres of swedes—ultimately it was agreed to confine the entries to the parishes of Machynlleth, Uwchy- garreg and Isygarreg, Penegoes, Darowen, Cemmes, Llanwrin, Pennal, and Scuborycoed. — Mr. lL Gillart brought forward the question of introducing sheep dog trials, but it was not strongly supported, and Mr. Gillart did not press it.—A letter from Mr. Joseph Kvans was read, in which the writer recom- mended the committee to appoint Mr. Richard Jones, of Welshpool, to act as judge in the classes for wool. The judges appointed were as follows — Jumping, saddle and harness horses, Lord Henry Vane-Tempest, Messrs 0 Slaney Wynn — Evans, Bronwylfa, and E. ]1,. Owen, Garthmyl agricultural horses and stallions, Messrs Lawton Moor, R Richards, Grevn Hall, and Edward Green black cattle, Messrs J Williams, Gwernhefin. and — Jonathan; Hereford cattle, Messrs J Williams and E Kinsey; Welsh sheep a.nd shearing and wool competition, J Gittins and J y., Pryce; Sheep dogs, Mr Clement, Birmingham; terriers, &c., Mr Lloyd, Portmaloc; setter^ and spaniels, Messrs C E J Owen, Hengwrt, aud — Clements, Birmingham; poultry, Mr Lloyd, Port- madoc; butter, eggs and honey, Mrs Phillips, Glanmachlas field of swedes, Mr C R Kenyon; roots and grain, Messrs J. Williamsand E. Kinsey; garden produce, Messrs J Doig, J Vearey, and R C Williams; veterinary surgeon, Mr Richard Jones, Towyn. The following were appointed as stewards Messrs S Phelps, J Evans, E Gillart, J J Bonsall, Dr Davies, Messrs N B Owen, A M Suthery, Ellis Hughes, It Ryder, junr., W Parry, 0 G Owen, John Parry, J Jones, J Parry J Jones (Glauwrin), Hugh Thomas, N Lloyd Jones, R H Edwards, J Lewis (Dolguog), Williams, Richard Rees, Dr Williams, Messrs T Carruthers, John Jones, Henry Lewis, John Evans, John Thomas, Evan Jones, Rd Jones, Edward Rees, Thomas Parsons, John Lewis, and J J Humphreys.—-A vote of thanks pioposed by Major Bonsall, to the Chairman, brought the meeting to a close. ROYAL VISIT TO MACHYNLLETH. A meeting of the executive committee was held in the Town Hall, Machynlleth, yesterday, Major Bousall presiding—a letter was read from the manager of the Corris Band stating that they were prepared to accept the engagement offered to them for three days, viz., Thursday, Friday, and Satur- day. It was decided that the band should play in the town on Thursday afternoon— Mr R. Gillart proposed that a committee of four gentlemen be appointed to draw up a programme in conjunction with the bandmaster to cover tne three days.—Mr J. Edmunds moved as an amend- ment that the matter be referred to the Musical Committee.—Carried.—Mr Sackville Phelps sug- gested that if the address had not been completed he would like to add to tho address and heartily congratulate Her Royal Highness Princess Maud upon her approaching wedding."—It was decided to wire to the London firm, who had the matter in hand asking if it could be added.—In a letter from the firm they said that the address would "be enclosed in a polished oak casket, bearing a silver plate with the simple inscription, Presented to their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales on their visit to Machynlleth, 1896."— This was agreed to.—Rev.—Edwards, Corris, asked if any special provision was to be made for the accommodation of ladies and others on the day of the entry of the royal party.-The Chairman said that the matter would be further considered.— It was thought advisable to have a pnblic meeting before the arrival of the royal family, at which the address should be accepted.—It was agreed to hold the meeting on the Wednesday.—In reply to a question, Mr C. S. Denniss said that it was the intention of the fRailways Company to run trips from Oswestry and Barmouth directions.' There would be no special trains from Aberystwyth I on that day.— Mr Joseph Evans asked if a train would be run from Aberystwyth before the return of the royal train, so that those who left Mach- ynlleth in the morning may be able to arrive home and greet the Prince and his lady at Machynlleth, —Mr Denniss said that it was not the intention of the Company to run a trafn at the time named, but if there was a desire on the part of the people of Machynlleth to return home on that day at the time named he would be pleased to run a train. They intended to run on that day about twenty special trains, and the efforts of the staff at Aberystwyth would be greatly taxed. The Company were also anxious to know what the committee intended doing at the Station so that the proper arrangements might be made. It was intended that only a limited number of tickets should be issued giving admission to the platform. — Mr. David Evans said that it was the intention to present the Reception Committee to His Royal Highness 011 the station platform. In answer to Dr. Davies, Mr. Denniss said that it was the inten- tion of the company to close the large space in front of the station throughout the Thursday after- noon. He had an engagement with Sir Francis Knollys on Tuesday next, and would then submit the railway company's arrangements to that gentle- man, aud if there was any alteration needed no doubt it would be accepted by the proper authori- ties.—It was decided that the presentation of the Reception Committee should take place outside the station, and Mr. Denniss said that if this was to be the arrangement, he did not think that there would be any objection on the part of the directors to allow the sown authorities to erect a platform ou the waste ground fronting the station, — Mr. David Evans suggested that the matte)' should he referred to the superintending Committee. The question of inviting the school children to take part in the demonstration was dis- cussed and Mr N. B. Owen proposed that they do not invite.the children to take part in the pro- gramme, it was decided that no provision be made for the chi1tlren.- On the motion of Mr ltd. Gillart a vote of thanks was passed to Mr Denniss for his attendance there that day.- It was decided that as the funds did not. allow the committee ro provide a good supply of fireworks l1:at none hou d be purchased, but it was agreed to erect bonfires in the neighbourhood. Mr E. Gillart said that there were several boxes about the streets which might be properly utilised (laughter). It. was agreed on the suggestion of Mr John Evans to ask the Gas Company to assist them in the matter. A com- mittce was then appointed to carry out the work.. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. An adjourned meeting was held on Monday at the Board Jtoom. Present: Messrs. E. Rees, E. I Jones. II. Lewis, W. M. Jones, J. M. Breeze, J. Thomas, D. D. Williams, and J. Pugh, Dr. A. 0. Davies, medical officer, and Mr. John Jones, sur- veyor.—Mr. Edward Rees was voted to the chair, on the motion of Mr. D. D. Williams, seconded by Mr. W. M. Jones.—The chairman said there were two letters on the table addressed to the chairman, which he read. The first was from Lord Henry Vane-Tempest notifying that he conld not attend, the other was from Mr. Evans, as follows "Machynlleth. June 6, 1896. My Lord,— I enclose the following accounts against the council My bill of charges as clerk, £16 4s. 4d.; my disburse- ments, £6 8s. 8d.; £22 13s. Returning Officer's charges and disbursements in the last election of Councillors: North Ward, £ 9 2s. 9d., South Ward, £6 15s.; Wcat Ward, £8 Os. 2d.; £24 3s. lid. -£46 16s. lid. 1 shall bo obliged by pay- ment of this amount on the handing over of the books of the Council.—I have the honour to remain, Your Lordship'sjobcdient servant, D. Evans. Lord H. Vane-Tempest, chairman Urban District Council" Mr J. Pugh asked if the resolution of adjournment was among the papers. The Chair- man No.— Mr J.Thomas asked if the minutes of the last meeting were taken by the Vice-chairman to the late Clerk ?—The Chairman said he had no doubt they were, and he took it that Mr Evans's letter was the reply.Mr Pugh moved that tho resolutions passed at the last meeting be read and confirmed. Mr W. M. Jones asked if they could not make another application that day for the books, He did not think that Mr Evans would be unwil- ling to hand them over, and to allow tho considera- tion of his bill to be deferred to another meeting. Mr Evan Jones asked if the Council were certain that the Vice-chairman did apply for the books.— Mr Pugh said he took it that the letter from Mr Evans was a reply, and he knew for a fact that the Vice-chairman had communicated the resolution. He proposed that the Standing Orders be suspended. —Mr D. Williams seconded the motion, and it was carried.—Mr Pugh said in order to have a record of the proceedings, it was necessary to have a clerk pro. tem., and he proposed Mr. D. D. Wil- liams.—Mr. J. M. Breeze seconded the motion, and it was carried.—Mr D. D. Williams then read the minutes, which, on the motion of Mr Pugh, sec- onded by Mr H. Lewis, were confirmed.—The Chairman said the second item on the agenda was business arising on the minutes. They would first of all take the application from the Secretary of the Royal Visit Committee.—Mr Pugh said he thought they ought to make an application for the books, and give Mr Evans an undertaking that his account should be considered.—Mr Williams said they must have the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed.—Mr E. Jones said he thought they ought to send for the books.— Mr W. M. Jones pro- posed that an application be made to the late clerk for all books, documents, &c., belonging to the Council, upou receipt of which the Council would proceed to the consideration of his account.—Mr J. Thomas seconded the motion.—Mr E. Jones asked if it would not be better to state to Mr Evans that Mr Owen was not present, and that they did not know what passed between them.—The motion was put to the meeting and carried.—Mr Pugh proposed that the Surveyor be asked to take the letter.—Mr Breeze seconded the motion, and it was carried.- Mr Lewis Williams presented a list of vacancies returned by the Collector, amounting to £10 16s 6d, and uncollected rate amounting to JE12 lis, which was signed by the Chairman.— The report of the Medical Officer was read, and the Surveyor was directed to serve notices. The Medical Officer reported that the flushing of the mains had answered the purpose. He also called attention to the habit of the tradespeople of sweeping papers, &c., into the streets, and it was decided to give notices. He also reported that the town was free from infectious diseases, and the health generally very good.—Mr Pugh called attention to the boxes, &c., left by the shopkeepers in the street, and said some members of the Council were the greatest delinquents. He proposed that notice be served, and in the event of non-compliance, that proceed- ings be taken. This was seconded by Mr H. Lewis, and carried.- The Surveyor presented his wages sheet, amounting to J516 7s 9d, which was passed for payment.—The Surveyor having brought the minute book, committee minute book, treasurer's book and cheque book, from Mr Evans, the minutes of the meeting held May 5th were read and con- firmed. The first item was to receive applications for the office of clerk. The Chairman said only one application had been received, viz., from Mr Rowlands, offering to do the work according to advertisements for £30. Mr Evan Jones asked what work did the salary cover.—Several of the Councillors gave their views, and ultimately Mr D. D. Williams proposed, and Mr Pugh seconded, that Mr Rowlands be appointed.—The motion was plL to the meeting, and declared carried.—Mr Evau Jones abstained from voting, and explained that he did so in order to be consistent. A letter was read from the Hon. Secretary of the Royal Reception Committee, asking for permission to erect arches and street barriers, and to regulate the traffic on the days of the royal visit. The Council con- sented, provided the surface of the streets was restored to the satisfaction of the Surveyor.—It was resolved to defer consideration of Mr Evans's charges until the next meeting.—The report of the Sanitary Committee was read, and directions given upon it.—Mr Rowlands having attended, the Chair- man informed him that he had been appointed clerk, and, in order to be clear as to the work, he asked Mr Rowlands what work was covered by the £ 30.—Mr Rowlands replied all the ordinary work of the Clerk, which excluded legal work—all the duties prescribed by the Public Health Act, and agreements with contractors for the removal of street refuse and such like. He thanked the Coun- cil for the appointment.—The Surveyor presented the gaugings taken at, Esgaireira and Cwmrwden. The average from May 1st to 25th at Esgaireira 151,092 gallons; at Cwmrwden 31,980.—The Clerk was directed to apply to Mr Evans for all books, documents, letters, and all other things belonging to the Council.- Messrs D. D. Williams and H. Lewis, together with the Medical Officer and In- spector, were appointed to do the necessary work in connection with public conveniences during the royal visit.—Mr D. D. Williams called attention to the estimates, and it was resolved that the meeting be adjourned to June 16th, at 10 a.m.

LLANIDLOES. CRICKET.—A match was played between the Captain's and Vice-Captain's teams, the latter winning by five runs. Score Captain's team, 38; Vice-Captain's, 43. Towx COUNCIL.—A meeting of this Council was held on Thursday, Mr A. J.Morris, presiding. Councillor E. Hamer read the reports as follows :— Tolls collected and paid to treasurer since last report, £1 9s 4d; borough rate collected and paid to Treasurer, £28 5s lid; balance due to treasurer, £45168 10d; and various bills, amounting in all to £163 15s 6d were passed for payment.—Referring to the (loyal visit the Mayor said he had had many enquiries as to what the Council intended doing respecting the visit of the Prince of Wales to the Principality to be installed chancellor of the Uni- versity. As they all knew the Prince would be passing through Llanidloes on his way to Cardiff, after the installation, and he (the Mayor) was of opinion that they should write to Sir Francis Knollys or the Prince of Wales to enquire if they would allow the train to stop at the station for a few minutes.—Alderman E. Davies proposed that the Mayor communicate with the Cam-- brian Railways Company and Sir Francis Knollys.— Councillor Daniel Davies supported the motion.— Councillor T. Pryce-Jones proposed that an address be presented to the Prince as he passed through the Station. They were the only corporate borough, and he thought the royal party might be induced to stop.—Councillor Edward Hamer having seconded, the proposition was put to the meeting and carried unanimously. A letter was read from the Montgomery County Council to the effect that they did not con- sider the proposal of the Council asking for a contribution towards the cost of an ambulance stretcher within the scope of the Technical Instruc- tion Act.—The Mayor was of opinion that the County Council ought to supply a stretcher for the police free of expense to the Town Council.—-The Mayor said he'was sure they were all very pleased to see tho Town Clerk with them again after an absence of some time. He was very pleased to see him looking so well, and hoped he would be with them more in the future (applause).—The Town Clerk thanked them very sincjrely for the kind way in which they had received the sympathetic ex- pressions of the Mayor.—The report of the Medical Officer of Health having been read, Mr. John Morgan, in reply to the Mayor, said the pigo-erv in Mr. Parker's yard had been vastly improved since he had reported upon it; also the closets at the back of Bethel street Chapel had been cleaned. The Mayor hoped he would be able to attend every Council meeting.—Mr. John Morgan also reported that a great number of people were carryi their night soil and depositing it in the brook on the Upper Green, and also on the banks of the river close to the houses. In some instances he could not say who they wore, but he had detected one or two, who had promised not to do it again.—The Mayor tnought night soil should be carried along the street before mid-night, otherwise the persons were liable according to the bye-hws.—Councillor Edward Hamer said it was being done before 11 o'clock, and he thought some place should be pro- vided so as to save many unsightly nuisances that were existing owing to its being emptied over the bridges as they were doing at present. He hoped the Scavenging Committee would look into the matter. Councillor Daniel Davies and Councillor Hamer supported, and the proposal was carried. WORTHEN. ANNIVERSARY.- The anniversary of K VUHston, A.O.F., was celebrated at Worthen on Thursday. After serviccwthe members paraded the village and subsequently returned to head-uuartors, the Kyuastoh, Arms, to partake of the excellent spread provided by Mr and Mrs Juc-kes. RevR. A. Uelton. presided, and was supported by Dr. Lemler, and Ksmonde. Mr Groves, Mr More, &c.; T. j. Joues being in the vice-chatr. Dr. Leader, proposed the health of the "Bishop aud Clergy and :Winistoi's of all Christain Denominations," coupling with the toast the name of the Chairman, who, in reply said that since they met last year a a great change had taken place in the country in the re-arrangement of the political parties, and the church, which was then threatened, no longer stood in danger, the reason being that the people of England recognised more and more that the aim and object of the Church was to look after the spiritual interests of the people. Dr Esmonde proposed the "Army, Navy, and Reserve Fraces," and Mr J C Bowdler responded.-The Chairman proposed "Success to the Court Kynaston." He congratulated them upon the statement of accounts presented. There had been an increase in member- ship as well as in funds during the year—facts which at once proved that the Court was keeping well to to the fore in the district.—Mr T J Jones in responding, said that the balance was smaller than it ever had been before except on one occasion, and in the next place the amont paid for sicknesf (£323 7s) came to almost as much as the contributions. The total receipts for the year amounted to jE665 18a 9d, and the expenditure to over £600 which included jE96 Is for old age pay and £80 for funerals of members and members' wives. Tha total assets of the Court represented a sum of £3,745 2s the number of members at the begin- ning of the year was 382, and the average age 36'45. Other toasts followed.

CORRESPONDENCE. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. To CORRESPONDENTS. — Communications f°r column should be addressed to the Qnly must he written upon one side of the P^Lithe They should in all cases he accompanied V name and address of the sender, notfnecessai t V puDlication but as a guarantee of good faith. WORKHOUSE AMALGAMATION. To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES AND poST. Sir,—It is rather difficult to arrive at what is the real objection held by the Forden Board of ^eC. ians to the above question, for most of the 0 tions nrged at their last meeting on the 3rd 1 D" are entirely beside the mark. One speaker wa favour of joining with Llanfyllin, but I think not question may be put in a nutshell. Does lS nch stand to reason that four establishments are m » much more expensive and extravagant than It follows that one Workhouse will be cheaper two. A responsible committee of the ^aet Board of Guardians have gone carefully aI1 question, aud they assert that there would be annual saving of from £ .,400 to £ 1,500. O speakers mixed up the question of the rates 0 different Unions in the county. That is a quest tuat will not be affected, except in so far rates will be reduced in each Union by the less of one house instead of four. The question cost of out-relief will still remain to the resPeC^g.. PTnions, and at their entire discretion. Ama'lga tion is simply a question of economy of ac^IIlinlS0llt tion by dispensing with three establishments of four, in a like mauner as I suggested soinjL jeg years ago, several of the prisons of North were closed without inconvenience, because t were unnecessary. Itisapitythatacomnn was not appointed by the Forden Board to g° & the question. Surely no harm would be done J thorough enquiry. The question of the dispoS3, the buildings and sites may well remain till gamation be an accomplished fact. But they be a realisable asset to their respective UnionS any time, and in any case. With such a large important saving to the whole of tho the county as the Caersws committee shew, t" should be some grave and weighty obj.ection III hinder its realisation, but I have failed to w valid argument urged against it whatever. °,,y remains to examine the^juestion fairly and hones aud I think only one conclusion can be coin6 and that is amalgamation. That once carried 0^ the ratepayers will only wonder why, closing of the prisons, the question had bee°foe long delayed. Trusting that you can find room this,—I remain, yours truly. E Newtown, 10th June, 1896. EDWD. PA.ItJ{

0 LLANGADFAN PARISH COUNCIL ELECTION To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES AND POST- SIR,—I notice that a correspondent ia Oswestry contemporary, in his report of the election, states that the Liberals polled 570 an1» Conservatives 512 votes, and that the ave^-8 number of votes per candidate was 63'3 and respectively. As a matter of fact the polled 580 votes and had an average per can"1 » of 64'6. He might have followed up his avera^6rgj with the following Liberals, 580 votes, 7 me ^e, average per member, 83; Conservatives, 512 2 members average per member, 256 The electors who voted had in the aggregate 1,215 y° Qf but only 1,092 were recorded, leaving. the spoiled papers, 114 unrecorded votes those who actually voted, enough to maten affect the result of the election. If the nutnbe^^ candidates returned was in proportion to number of votes given to each party then majority on the Council would be the fraction Radical. Of course this has nothing to do the result of the election, but it appears to the relative representative value of a Consd reo to a Radical. In this instance, from votes b6 corded and candidates elected, it appears to about three to one.—Yours truly, PEIBI* +

MACHYNLLETH CHURCH AFFAIRS; To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES and SIR,—Kindly allow us to point out TO readers that the letter which appeared m 0jJ, COUNTY TIMES last week in our names as was only a part of the letter we sent you refe»* £ r to the above matter. As it wasimpomtUe to insert the part of the letter you left. it must kindly request you to allow us to tf>: jjj&ti known through the medium of your coIumns lost we withdraw the partial letter as it appeared the week, and regret having taken any action 1° lrS matter at all.—-We remain, dear sir, f faithfully, /Q. THOS. PARSO! (Signed) John MorbIS. Machynlleth, June 10th, 1896. — +

LLAND RINIO. FORESTERS' ANNIVERSARY. — We regret owing to great pressure upon our space we are jj pelled to hold over our report of this event. A report will appear next week.

MONTGOMERY. ,fL PAINFUL ACCIDENT.-— An employee at Jamef^*01 named George Davies, accidentiy pierced his on i uesfiay through the plunging of* a restive I*1 which he was shearing. The poor fellow, whose f was permanently blinded, was at once renioN^tj suffering great pain, to the Shrewsbury f\v<> Ear Hospital.

-+- PERSONAL. e9 Mrs Pryce-Jones and Miss Rosa Eryce'j°gg- atterided Lady Salisbury's Reception on W1e foe day, and were also present at the opening Exhibition at the Peoples Palace on Saturday- tot The marriage of Rev Charles Harington, of Llauerfyl, second son of Sir Richard HarIng Jld Bart., of Whitborne Court, Herefordshire, a Andrey. eldest daughter of Rev R. Burges BIlYlttCØ Rector of Castle Frome. Ledbury will take P JE on Tueday the 28th of July, at St Michaels, Cas Frome. Dr. Win. Aylmer Lewis, of Oswestry, has added to the Commission of the Peace of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Davies have returne North Gate House. llegent's-park, from Riviera and Paris, where they were detained by Charles Davies's serious illness.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Announced in our Advertising Columns. JUNE. 16 Sale of Freehold Properties by Messrs ^anB's Son and Meredith, at Sale Rooms, Que Road, Aberystwyth. tlI 17 & 18 Frank Lloyd's Horse Sales at Wr-exlif1 18 Sale of Property at the Wellington Inn, We pool, by Mr Thomas Morris.. hIe 18 Annual Sale of the Missionary Society (ThlJ11 League) at Oswestry. 0 £ 26 Visit of T.li.H. the Prince and Princess Wales to Aberystwyth. ^UTlY" AfesSrS Sale of Nautymeichiad Estate, Llanfyllin, by -u R. Gillart and Sons. 2 Annnil Picnic at Middletown. 8 Sale by Auction of Furniture at the Asset11 Rooms, Aberystwyth, by Mr J. E. Jam<?s- 11 Examination and Award of Scholarships a Tntermediate S(!bools, Weislipool.

DEA THS.oP, EVANS—June 7, at Corner Shop, Llanfair CAEREU'^G Mary Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Samuel Evans, aged 24. :re, HARRISON—June 6, at Caerhowel, Montgomery^ 1 Colonel Robert John Harrison, aged 43. cCa, JONES—June 4th, at Lower Maesgwyn, liaD wife of David Jones, aged 44.

E. fl UGFIES, < TRADE T-IALL, WELSHP oof. DRESSMAKING ,1 IN PERFECTION PERFECT FIT AND LATEST STRICTLY MODERATE CHARGeS" —: orde^9 Special attention paid to Mourning w THE STOCK IS NOW ASSORTED WITH NEW GOODS, ———— —-— Printed and published by SAMUEL SAI'TSQ0J<50> DAVID ROWLANDS, at their Printing .y of 21, Berriew Street, Welshpool, in the T Montgomery. Also published by «*• Jji0^ SPENCER, at their Branch Office, '-dig*11. Street, Aberystwyth, in the County of -June 13,11896.