The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

ABERYSTWYTH. (Continued from page' fJ.) TOUTING.—At the Town Hall on Wednesday morning before Messrs John Morgan and John Lewis. Lewis Jones, cab oriver, was charged with ton tiny for passengers on Saturday, and was fined 2s 6d including costs. TABLK.—The first tide will occur to-day at 8 10 a.m. and the second at 8 25 p.m. Tm: LIBRARY.—During the week ending Wed- nesday evening 429 books were issued from the Library. There is a run on the new books. FAIR.—Thirty-eight truck loads of stock left here bv trniii on Monday night, but notwithstanding this fact the fair was small. Prices for cattle averaged from £ 5 to £ 10, and a few horses reached £30. LADY BATHERS.—A young lady who was bathing in front of the machines on Tuesday morning swam out too far and got tired. Her cries for assistance attracted the attention of Ted Worthington, -.vho took a boat and assisted her to land. JjiiLNKaXXiiss. At the Police Court on Mondav before [!' T. Griffiths (mayor), and Mr John Mor- r- gan, John Manley, a Birmingham man, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in the town on the previous Saturday.—P.C. Owen proved the case, and the defendant was fined 2s 6d including costs. TRI P TO LAMPETER.—On Wednesday the annual excursion in connection with St. Michael's Church Sunday Schools was run to Lampeter. The scholars were accompanied by Archdeacon Prothero, Mr Thomas Griffiths (mayor) and others. About 700 left with an early train and an enjoyable dav was spent. EXCURSION" TO NEWTOWN:—On Tuesday the annual excursion in connection with the St. Paul's Wesleyan Sunday School was run to Newtown. The day was beautifully fine and warm, and a large number left the town at an early hour. The ex- cursionists were allowed to inspect the mills and warehouses of Messrs Pryce-Jones and Co., and were delighted with their visit to the Leeds of Wales." OBJTI ARY. The funeral took place on Tuesday morning, and was largely attended, of Mr John Morris, partner in the firm of Messrs Jones and Morris, enamelled since manufacturers. Mr Morris was born at Shipton-on-Stour, and died on Satur- day evening at the age of 49. He leaves a widow and five children, with whom much sympathy is felt in their sad bereavement. BOATING ACCIDET-To take a canoe out with- out ballast is a risky business as was found out bv Mr R. Jones and Mr J. Bennison, who, accompanied by a friend, took out a canoe on Monday in the Bay and were upset. Mr Jones informs us that there was no danger attached to the accident as they were all swimmers. Ted Worthington was first to their assistance in a boat. CAUGHT IN A GALE.—On Saturday a stiff gale blew across the Bay and the sea ran high. Far out in the Bay a small boat could be seen fighting her way for the harbour. The sea3 washed over her stern now and again, and her passage was watched with anxiety. With every sail set she -bent to the wind and made the harbour safely. She turned out ro be the fishing dandy Albatross. THE ROBBEKY AT MR. DOUGHTON'S.—The man named William Sadler, who was arrested some days back on a charge of stealing a cash-box from Councillor R. Doughton's containing over t20 was found guilty at Cardigan Quarter Sessions on Thursday week and sent to prison for six months with hard labour. Sadler confessed that the box was hidden in a field in Penparke, where it was afterwards found with the keys and papers intact. DESTRUCTION OF K I TE s.-Cardigan shire is said to be the only county in the United Kingdom where the kite lives, and it is also stated by gentlemen well acquainted with the county that there are not more than three pairs in the whole of Cardigan- shire. A recently published magazine calls atten- tion to the fact that at an auctioneer's sale a superb nest and two eggs of kite with photo of nest in situation taken last April in Mid-Wales, data given," was offered for sale. It is asserted on excellent authority that this nest was taken away from the banks of the Towev, just where it divides Cardigan a,nd Brecon. Every precaution was tak-n to guard tne nest from the piowler, and the general opiniou is that it was taken away at night or on a Sunday. A strong appeal is made to the County Councils to prevent as much as possible any further destruction of this rare bird. SALE OF ROYAL FURNITURE.—Mr. J. E. James, auctioneer, offered for sale at the assembly rooms, on Wednesday afternoon, the furniture and orna- ments used in the decoration of the reception rooms at the college, on the occasion of the recent visit of the Royal party to the town. The furni- ture bad been arranged to show to the best advan- tage, and it is just possible that a certain portion of the large number present were attracted by the desire to view the magnificent furniture to be put up under the hammer. Certainly many of the pieces were beyond reach of ordinary householders, and Mr. James decided to treat privately for these lots. Many handsome pieces of furniture found their way into the houses of gentlemen living in the town and neighbourhood, and fair prices were I realised. t kHE ^HANXEL ELEET.—The ships that are to f. ~e Part in the forthcoming naval manoeuvres at were mobilised at Chatham, Devonport, and Portsmouth, on Wednesday, will be made up of two -orces of 48 and 33 war ships respectively, and .not include the torpedo boats. All ,S lPs excepting the torpedo Glotilla were afternoornermeunanThathSp1ith1ead Wed"eS(lay, L t^ie battleships, cruisers, and mi"htest a^6 0n r^e seas they form the famous flyinc It11 Ic may include the will be irresistible.^ TTP place off the Irish coa*t for believing that th?5 A >- 18 eV.ery reason use of for the reason that the ga:n Wl11 be.made by the heavy m VfttheshlPs are inconvenienced Admiral Kerr^RTH^ TRAFFIC .IA THE CHANIIEL was particularly pleased toT* lusLrecent visit> afforded ample room for lscover t'iat the Bay the battleships. If the fWf6 move:nents of visitors will have Z <■ the Bay the ships of the smartest oationV^^be Z'rT" LOCAL LAW CASE IX THE LOXDOX COURTS DR. HARRIES AND IIBSSKS. BoURXE & In the High Court of Justice, Chancery Division, before Mr. Justice Roner, a case was heard on Thursday, in which Thomas -0n physician and surgeon, Marine Terraof wyth, and former mayor of the town bronJhT' action against Messrs. Bourne and Gram ln ,an engineers, London, and Jessie Grant, wicW ifA?1 T. Grant, in the following circumstances •—n • the years 1893 and 189 and the early part of^RQif Messrs. Bourne and Grant were engaged in num ous enterprizes in relation to the development and improvement Aberystwyth. The carrying out of those enterprizes was mainly entrusted by the Firm to Mr. Thomas Barnet Grant, a partner, who died in January 1895, leaving, as alleged by the plaintiff, his widow as his sole legal representative. The plaintiff, as the statement of claim says, is a resident of Aberystwyth, and in several of the enter- prizes acted as agent for or in co-operation with the Firm. Among the enterprizes was one having for its object the acquisition of and laying out as a pleasure garden of Blaendolau Farm, near Aberyst- wyth,and another having for its object the acquisi- tion and development of the Pier at Aberystwyth. It was in relation to these two enterprizes that the action was brought. In April, 1894, negociations took place between Dr. Harries and lr. Grant on behalf of that Firm as to the acquisition of Blaen- dolau, which consists of about thirty-three 4cres. In the result, plaintiff alleged that it was verbally agreed between him and Mr. Grant that he (Dr. Harries) should purchase the farm on behalf of the Firm on the most advantageous terms he could obtain, and that he should, as remuneration for such services, retain for his own benefit and free of cost the farm situate on Blaendolau with about' six acres immediately adjoining. fit pursuance of that agreement Dr. Harries entered into a contract for the purchase of Blaendolau at Z2,350, which price was agreed to by the Firm. Shortly after the date of the contract of purchase Messrs Bourne and Grant informed Dr Harries that on future considera- tions they were desirous of acquiring the whole farm and accordingly, in December, 1894, it was agreed verbally between Dr Harries and Mr Grant, on behalf of the Firm, that they shoif'd purchase at £ 500 the portion of the farm he retained fur his own benelir. By indenture of the 19th June, 1895, the whole of Blaendolau was conveyed to Dr Horries and the 12,350 was paid by him to the seller at the request and and on behalf of Messrs Bourne and Grant. Shortly after the date of agreement in December, 1894, the Firm entered into po?e««sio:i of the whole of the farm and acted as absolute owners, bu: nevertheless have refused to carry out the December, 1894, agreement, and have also refused to pay Dr Harris the 12,350. In the month of July, 1895, the firm paid zE2,,350, but it was arranged, without prejudice to any question, that the sum should he treated for the time being as a loan by the Firm to Dr Harries, who deposited with the Firm, by way of security for repayment if necessary, the title deeds of Blaendolau. With re- ference to Aberystwyth P;er, it was further said in plaintiff's statement of claim, that in 1893 the Pier was owned by a limited company, known as the Aberystwyth Marine Pier Co., Limited, with a nominal capital of £ 5,000 divided into 1,009 shares of £ 5 each, and Messrs Bourne and Grant were desirous of purchasing the whole of the outstanding shares of the Marine Company. Negociations accordingly took place oetween Dr Harries, the plaintiff, and Mr i rant, on behalf of the Firm, and towards the end of September, 1893, it was verbally agreed between them that Dr Harries shoul purchase and assist in the purchase of the outstanding shares for the 1 irm on the best terms he could arrange, the Firm from time to time providing cash for the pur- pose. It was, the plaintiff alleged, further agreed that in respect of each share purchased by or on behalf of the Firm for a less sum than F,5 the plaintiff should be paid by the Firm by way of remuneration one half the difference between JE5 and the price actually paid for the purchase of such shares. In pursuance of that agreement Dr. Harries purchased, and assisted in the purchase, and caused to be trans- ferred to the Firm between September, 1893, and April, 1895, 300 shares at a total price of X820 10s. He therefore claimed to be entitled to be paid at I least E340 or, one-half the difference between £ 320 10s. and £ 1,500, no part of which C340 had been paid him. Plaintiff therefore claimed specific performance of the Bla,endolau agreement; a declaration that he purchased the residue of Blaendolau as agent to the Firm and payment of £ 340 with interest. For the defence, the state- ment said it was untrue that it was agreed that Dr. Harries should retain for his own benefit Blaendolau farmhouse and six acres. No such arrangement was ever, in fact, entered into, nor was any such ever asserted by Dr. Hairies until after ir. Grant's death. It was also denied that a contract was entered into in pursuance of the agreement. It was likewise untrue that the Firm informed Dr. Harries that they were desirous of acquiring the whole of Blaendolau or that they agreed to pay him 1500 for the house and six acres. No such agreement was entered into or asserted until after Mr. Grant's death. It was, again, un- true that, after the date of the alleged agreement, tie Firm entered into possession of the "whole of Blaendolau and acted as absolute owners. The Firm, in fact, took possession of the whole of the farm prior to August, 1894, under an arrangement with the tenant. It was i true that the Firm had refused to pay the £ 2,350, the amount expen- ded in the purchase of the farm. But for plain- tif, s claims the money would long since have been paid. It was also denied that Dr. Harries was to get half the difference between X5 and the price actually paid for each pier share, or that he was entitled to £340. It was said that the agreement to that effect was not asserted until after lr. Grant's death. Ail sums payable to the plaintiff, it was further stated on defendant's behalf, in respect of every agency at any time undertaken by him on be- half of the Firm or any member of it were fully paid long prior to the commencement of the action.- Mr Eve, Q.C., and Mr Mark 1. Romer (instructed by Messrs Cheston and c >ns, London, for whom Mr Hugh Hughes acted i^ally), appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Jelf, Q.C., and Mr Charles Church (instructed by Messrs Challoner, Hanley, Stafford- shire, for whom Mr A. J. Hughes acted locals) for the defendants.—Dr Harries was examined and cross-examined at great length. He said he had received E375 in respect of the Electric Lighting of Aberystwyth, and gC300 in respect of Constitution Hill. He made no written agreements with the late Mr Grant as to the Blaendolau purchase and Pier shares, but trusted to him as a gentleman. He was nresent at the Phagocyte dinner and heard Mr Grant sayl that the money that had passed between them was simply to cover out of pocket expenses and that he (Dr Harries) was acting for the benefit of the town and in hope of getting his reward with the good wishes of his fellow citizens, and that he certaiuly would get nothing more. He heard Mr Grant make that speech and though he knew it was false he did not contradict it. He did not wish to interrupt Mr Grant, and Mr Grant did not wish his financial arrangements disclosed.— Councillor Hopkins and Mr Webster spoke to having having heard Mr Grant say that Dr Harries was to have shares as claimed. At this stage the Court adjourned for half-an-hour. On resuming Councillor Hopkins detailed a conversation between Mr Grant and himself, and caused much meriment by not knowing whether he was at dinner or not, particu- larly when it transpired that he had made a speech there.—The Judge pointed out in the hearing that though Mr Grant said Dr Harries would not benefit to a single penny there was evidence of considerable sums having been paid. A lengthy legal argument followed, in which the Judge intimated that a writ- ten agreement was necessary for Blaendolau claim, and that Dr Harries would have a better chance of claiming as a trustee, but his Lordship seemed inclined to give a verdict for the Pier Commission. The Court adjourned. Mr Justice Piomer yesterday gave judmeat in this action upon the contract between the plaintiff and Mr Grant. With reference to the Pit-r shares, there would be judgment for the plaintiff for JE540. With regard to the purchase of the Blaindolau Farm, he considered there was an agreement be- tween the plaintiff and Mr Grant, and he would allow them to purchase plaintiff's portion of the farm for JE500. He gave 14 days to consider the question, and if they elected to purchase, the order would be for plaintiff to execute the necessary conveyance of the whole, and should defendant not elect to purchase, conveyance of the farm excluding that belonging to plaintiff. No order as to costs.

TOWYN. THE CORBETT AVENUE.—The work on this large contract is proceeding satisfactorily. The water mains at the time of writing have been about half laid, and in connection with this special portion of the work very great credit reflects upon those in charge. In the coarse of a day or two the roller will be at work. We regret to learn that Mr Phoenix, the contractor, has met with a slight accident which temporarily inconvenienced and prevented him from personally superintending the work. His speedy recovery is hoped for, and then the completion of the Avenue will no doubt be but a matter of a few weeks. During the past week two huge signboards have been erected advertising the land on each side of the avenue, and also in front of the pro- menade for sale or to be let on long building leases. It is to be hoped that now publicity has been given to the fact that this valuable land is in the market, persons who take an interest in the welfare of Towyn, and who also wish for a good investment, will do their part in building the new town. There can he no doubt that when the avenue has been completed, building operations will be commenced forthwith, and we hope in the course of a week or two, to be able to inform our readers that these operations will have actually been commenced. TEA PARTY. On Friday last about 160 of the members of the Congregational Sunday School sat down to tea. The tables were nicely decorated with Mowers, plants, and evergreen, and the youngsters all seemed to thoroughly enjoy them- 6 ye«s* ^be arrangements were carried out most W'iraCt(> Mrs. Roberts, Madoc House; Miss ra'fi!atllS' ^antrev House; Mrs. Barnett. Mrs. EvanTUe 1 <?Wen' Mrs- M- 'homas, Mrs. Enoch sided over bvti antl ,the tab,es were Pre- OWPTI & following ladies: Misses Maggie Chester HNOUJ0T\ Annie Lewis, Thomas, MAN" Charles and v Roberts> Morgan, High street, superintendent M°rris" ^r. Francis Jones, Roberts, secret sc^°°'' anc^ ^r- Wynne the way' in whipw'u ar° to 1:50 comP'imented upon tea a short addre«6 W°lk-Was Carried ,mt" After Rev. — Williams M A^r f1V6n the chi,dren by them the necessity f anber's> who urged upon the list of snccessfu^c/nH-T^ g°,"d Positions "ln examination. iir didates after the annual The whole affair, AlasOn gave a recitation. weather, turned out a erf. I SOtneAv^at inclement who presided at the tihit success> a&d the ladies were charged with the nrelfm™611 aS those who deserve the greatest praise ARRANSements manner in which these duties wl satisfactory is intended to hold a literary meetfn^- ged' Tt with the school at an early date. ln CODnection

LLANIDLOES GARDEN SALE OF WORK.—On WORI i garden sale of work in aid of the NationaTS7 was held in the Vicarage grounds Tha °°^s which presented a gaily decorated with flags, banners, and mottoes the most noteworthy one being Success to our •school, which was hung at the entrance gate the keeper of which was Mr .John Parker. The variety stall, which contained a host of useful and orna- mental articles was under the superintendence of Mrs h. 0. Jones and Miss Davies (White House) while another very attractive feature was the fairy' we 11 m charge of Miss Ida Webb, who was attired in Welsh costume, and Miss Chris Kerr in Scotch costume, the four fairies being Misses Beatrice Davies and E. Jones, and Masters Fred Davies and Bryan Jones. The refreshment stall was presided over by Miss Marshall, assisted by Miss Kerr, and Miss I kin had the control of the fortune-tellino- tent. Mr Williams, N. and S. Wales Bank, who 0 worked untiringly to make the party a success had a capital exhibition of local views and groups with which a good business was done. Although the morning was bright aud fine, unfortunately it began to rain in the evening, which in a great measure marred the proceedings of its usual brightness. Extensive operations had been made to have the grounds illuminated at night, but owing to the weather it had to be abandoned. The Llan, idloes Borough Brass Band was in attendance, and played a few select ioiis, but as the rain continued without intermission, no dancing or other games could be indulged in, and the proceedings came to a close at an early hour. Much business was, how- ever done, and a goodly sum will be realised. It has been decided to hold another party at a early date. BOROUGH SESSIONS.—-THURSDAY. Before Messrs. A. J. Morris (Mayor), Daniel Davies (ex-Mavor), and John Smont. MAINTENANCE.—Richard Owen (relieving officer) applied for an order against Edward Owen, farm labourer at Ffinnant, Trefeglwvs, to contribute towards the maintenance of his parents, who re- ceived 4s. per week from the Newtown and Llan- idloes Union. Dismissed.-—Christmas Breeze, Treharris, was summoned for arrears under a maintenance order amounting to 15s.Adjoui-ned. -Wm. Owen, Treharris, was ordered to pay his arrears amounting to 11 Ils. 6d. within one month. SUNDAY DRINKING.—George Williams, Highgate- street. was summoned by P.C. Tudor for being drunk at 7-30 on Sunday, June 21st. Defendant stoutly denied the offence. Fined 7s 6d including costs.—Thomas Jones, Church-street, and Evan Morris, Church-street, were summoned by P.C. Tudor for being drunk and disorderly on Sunday, June 28th. Fined 7s 6d each including costs.- Enoch George, Thomas Jones, J. H. Mills, and John Jones, Church Place, were charged by P.C. Tudor with being drunk or. June 29th. Fined 7s 6d in- cluding costs. DRUNK AXD DISORDERLY.—Thomas Jones, Peny- graig street, Enoch George, Smithfield street, and John H. Mills, Bethel street, were charged with the above offence.—P.C. Davies said that about 11 30 p.m. on June 27th, he saw the defendants in a drunken state in Short Bridge street, two of them committing a nuisance. On being told they would be taken into custody Jones and Mills went away, but George refused to move, and made use of most filthy language.—Inspector Lake said this was George's fifteenth appearance.—George was fined 20s. and costs, and Jones and Mills 7s. 6d. including costs.

NEWTOWN. PETTY SESSIONS.—At these sessions held yester- day, before Messrs R. E. Jones (chairman),R Lloyd, Hugh Lewis, E. W. Savage,and Alfred Ford, Henry Evans for being drunk on the 27th inst. was fined 10s and 5s costs.Iryce Lloyd-Jones, landlord of the Lion Inn, Mocbdre, was summoned by P.S Morgan with selling beer on Sunday, June 21st, in contravention to the Sunday Closing Act. The same officer charged Bywater and Morris with be- ing" on licensed premises on the same date. Mr E. Powell appeared for the defence.— P.C. Watkins deposed that on the day in question he saw two men going to the back of the Lion Inn. As he approached the house he heard the door being closed and locked. He afterwards knocked the door, and the defendant answered. He asked for a drink, to which the defendant replied that he did not sell drink on a Sunday. He then informed him of what he had seen, when defendant said he would give him a drink. He followed defendant into the back kitchen, and Jones remarked that he would bring him a drink if he would wait there. Defendant then went through a passage, and lie followed. He there saw the other two defendants with glasses half full of ale in front of them. Bywater, in reply to questions, said he had come about six miles. Jones, having asked him not to report the case, filled up the glasses,one for himself (witness). He refilled them three times in his (witness's) presence. While he was in the house, Bywater said he was aware witness was a police constable. For the defence, Pryce Lloyd Jones said he had made arrangements to go with Bywater for tea. When be called for him he was not ready, and he asked him in to wait. He invited him to have a drink. He filled a quart of beer and gave both Bywater and Morris a drink. P. C. Watkin then came to the door and asked for a drink, to which he replied that he did not sell drink on Sundays, but he would give him a drink if he liked. The constable followed him into the kitchen and Bywater and Morris had more in his presence. He did not charge for the beer.—The charge against Bywater was dismissed, Morris was fined 5s. and costs and Jones 403. and costs.

GARTHMYL. RENT AUDIT.—Mrs. Lewis-Andrew's half-yearly rent audit was held at the Nag's Head Hotel cn Thursday. The tenants appeared in large numbers and the receipts were good. Mr William Pritchard, the agent, presided at the dinner, the vice-chairs being filled by Mr Evan Walter and Mr Pritchard, jun. After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts from the chair, Mr Evan Jones, Ucheldre, proposed the health of Mrs Lewis-Andrew. He said that since they last met she had had a serious loss, and he was sure the whole of the tenants condoled with her. She was a lady much respected everywhere -(cheers)-and the amount of work done by her in various causes was deserving of the highest praise. In the parish of Bettws of late she was chiefly instrumental in the building of the new schoolroom. The toast was drunk arnii cheers.— The Chairman next proposed the health of the tenantry, and coupled with it the name of Mr. Lewis, of Cefu.—Mr. Evan Jones, Ucheldre, pro- posed the health of the agent. -Mr. Pritchard, in response, said he knew the times were bad, but he had read in the papers lately that the Government were going to make some concession in the rates, and he thought the tenants would generally benefit; the only danger was that perhaps some landlords might increase the rents, but he was sure that would not be the case on the Pennant estate. Mrs Lewis-Andrew was wishful to do all she could for the welfare of the tenants. Before he sat down he wished to propose the health of one who sat with them for the last time, viz., Mr Harding. Thev were sorry to lose him. He hoped he would prosper wherever he went.—Mr and Mrs E. R. Owen were thanked for their excellent catering. The health of the oldest tenants, Mr David Davies and Mr Williams, and the youngest, Mr Lewis Fletcher, was drunk amid cheers. BISHOP'S CASTLE. Towx COUNCIL, Tuesday.—Present: The Mayor (Councillor Walter James), Aldermen W. E. Garnett- Botfield, H. S. Newill, and A. Greenhous; Coun- cillors B. Bowen, Thomas Junes. George Edwards, and M. Pugh, with Mr A. Hamer (surveyor) and Mr E. Griffiths (clerk).—A letter was read from the Secretary of State declining, on account of the smallness of the borough, to comply with the requisition to appoint a separate commission of the peace. Councillor Bowen proposed the adoption of the following resolution of the Finance Committee: The Surveyor having pointed out the great increase in his duties, and the salary remaining as at first fixed (£21), the committee, after the con- sideration of the question, and after obtaining information from neighbouring boroughs, recom- mend that the Surveyor's salary be lixed at £ 20, and as inspector of nuisances at 115, per annum, from the 25th March last. klderman Greenhous seconded the proposition.—Councillor Edwards said that whilst he fully recognised the increase of the surveyor's duties, he thought that the question of increase of salary was one that should be dealt with at a larger meeting. « He therefore proposed that it be adjourned for a month.—Alderman H. S. -Newill seconded the amendinent.-On being put to the vote the proposer and seconder of the amend- ment and Councillor Pugh voted fol- :t, and the members for the adoption of the report, w ich was carried by four votes to three. CÅ"WRF:GATIONAL CHCRCH. The anniversary "ee,s ° Sunday School of the above place Sunday^RevD 'f ;Vedn.eSflay last" plnnnJlf Brown, of Leominster, preached corr^erm0nS',morninff and evening, to large address to*1™- mthe afternoon gave a practical were o-ivf>n 4ents and scholars. The recitations on th? w.llnam^ferthat retlectcfl great credit ™ S er'flthlStthesiD?<" was °ne of the most attractive features in the programme. Mr S wereTn afFveS,dedf "The collections The f f PTT,US years" 0n Wednesday the annual treat was held at Lower Oakley by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Bowen, who spared no trouble to make their visitors comfortable. Tha visitors numbered about 130. Rain marred the enjoyment of the evening, but clearing off. games were heartily entered into, a pleasant evening oeing spent.

MOCHDRE. RENT AUDIT.—The rent audit, of Mr Edward A. Herbert was held at the Dolau Inn on Thursday, the 2nd inst.. Mr Bennett Rowlands, agent, being in attendance to receive the rents. The esteemed landlord again made an abatement of 10 per cent, to all his tenants. The whole of the tenants after- wards sat down to an excellent dinner provided by Mr and JIrs Morris, the agent presiding over the post prandial proceedings, whilst the vice-chairs were filled by Messrs Lloyd-Jones and Morgan. The usual loyal toasts were sub- mittec from the chair, as also was that of The tenantry, Mr Rowlands explaining at considerable length the provisions of the Agricultural Rating and the Light, Railw?ys Bills. The health of the laudlord, his mother, brother, and other members of the family was most enthusiastically drunk. Other toasts followed.-The proceedings were en- livened with music supplied by Mr John Evans ATI(I otliers.

LLANDYSSIL. PARISH COUNCIL.—At a meeting held on Monday there were present Messrs. H. I). Owen, chairman, S. O. Miller, vice chairman and clerk, D. Rogers, W. Corfield, W. Brumwell, and G. Hicks. The Returning Officer's bill was paid, and the Road Committee presented their report. Several im- portant questions affecting certain roads and foot- paths were referred back to the Committee for fresh enquiries.

PONTROBERT. RENT AND TITHE AUDIT.—The half yearly rent and tithe audit of the Dolobrau Estate of Mr. S. Lloyd was held at the Lion Hotel, Ileifod,oii Tues- day, when the rents and tithe were received by Mr. Hill, the agent, and a remission of 15 per cent. was allowed. Dinner was provided by Mr. and Mrs Cowan, and the usual toasts were afterwards sub- mitted.

LLANERFYL. PARISH COUNI'H<.—^Present: Messrs Gardner. J E Jones, D Hmghos, Edw Evans, Edward Jones, Hugh Jones, and H. Howells.—A communication was read from the Llanfair Light Railway Committee, and it was decided to appoint a committee to be present at the Conference on the condition that no financial responsibility was incurred. Messrs H. Jones, D. Hughes, Edward Vaughan, Edward Evans, and H. Howells were appointed on the joint committee. A letter was read from the Postmaster General, intimating that the post ottice authorities are unable to alter, or extend, the present delivery at Dolanog.—It was decided to communicate with Mr Humphreys-Owen, M.P., and Major Pryce-Jones M.P., asking therf) to press on the postal authorities the consideration of their decision.—It was decided that the tenant should communicate with Sir Addie on the subject of Caerewydd-road.—The matter of providing fire, lighting, and cleaning the schoolroom was referred to a committee consisting of Messrs Gardner, D. Hughes, and H. Jones, Shop.—Anuisance to'whic-h attention was called,, was referred to the Llanfyllin Rural District Council The Village Light- ing Committee were requested to report to the next meeting.—It was decided to ask Mr. Kiffin, the landlord, to provide the necessary supply of water a Tynyrhos and Glantauat, and the attention of the Rural District Council was ordered to be drawn to the public well in the Corner Shop field.—A communication was read from the County Council saying the Parish Council had not exhausted all the means in their power to secure allotments.—It was decided to ask the County Council to reconsider their decision, and to hold a local inquiry. The following committees were appointed Footpaths, Parish Hearse, Parish Books and Documents, and Maps.—Mr. Hugh Jones, vice-chairman, was ap- pointed convener of all the committees.—The con- dition of the footpath between Penycryngoed and the Board School was referred to the Footpaths Committee.

LLANDYSILIO. PETTY SFISSIO\ -SATURDAY. --S. Before Capt. Mytton, and Mr T S Pryce. AN UNFORTUNATE PRILANTliRc)pisT.- Robert Jones farmer, Alberbury was charged by P.C. Davies with using a locomotive on the highway leading from Four Crosses to Lhndrinio, without having taken out a license. Defendant stated that he was con- veying Sunday School children for a trip and had been told by a solicitor that there was no need to take out a license providing' he made no charge. A letter w,as read from Sir Baldwin Leighton Bart., saying that defendant, who was one of his tenants and a most respectable man, had committed the offence unwittingly, and asking that the Bench would under the circumstances take. a lenient view of the matter. The Chairman said defendant had broken the bye-laws, but after the explanation,.they were disposed to take a lenient view and would only inflict a penalty of 3s and costs. RIDING WITHOUT REI>"S- For this offence on the information of P. C. Davies, John William Cunn- ington, timber hauler of Northampton was fined 5s and 7s costs. DRUNKENNESS.—SAMUEL Edwards, labourer ,Crig- gion, charged by P.C. Davies with being drunk and disorderly at Llandrinio on the fhue of the club feast, was fined 15s including costs. LARCENY.—Thomas Jeremy, sailor, of Merthyr Tydfil,pleaded guilty to stealing a jacket and waist- coat, value 5s, the property of David Evans, tailor, Four Crosses, on the 30th ult. Prisoner was ar- rested at Oswestry by P.C. Davies. A sentence of 14 days' imprisonment with hard labour was imposed.

LLANYMYNECH. SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS' CONFERENCE.—On Thursday the annual meeting of the Oswestry Deanery of Sunday School eachers was held at Llanyuiynech, when upwards of 200 teachers and superintendents of Sunday Schools attended, the following parishes being represented Oswestry Parish Church and Holy I nmty Church, Whit- tington, Selattyii, Tiefonen, Llansilin, Llany- mynech, Fraukton, Kinnerley, Morton, and Maesbrook. A special service was held in Lianymynech Parish Church. The service was taken by Rev P A H Birley, curate of Oswestry, and secre- tary of the Union. The lessons were read by the Rural Dean, Rev Cecil Hook, and the Rector of Llanymynech, Rev LI Wyne-Jones, the sermon being preached by Rev H. Wynne-Jones, Vicar of St Mark's, Wrexham, and son of the Rector of Lianymynech. After service the members adjourned to an excellent tea in the Old School- room, which had been arranged by Mrs Hook of Oswestry. Rain fell in torrents and prevented the members from enjoying their usual ramble on the hill, and in the neighbourhood, and the members adjourned to the New Schoolroom, where a most interesting meeting was held under the presidency of Archdeacon Thomas, Yicar of Llandrinio. An able paper was read by Mr Felix, head teacher of Trevor National Schools, un the relationship be- tween day and Sunday schools. After the paper, a discussion followed which was taken part in by the following :—Rev H. W. M. Weatherley, Rector of Bardsley; Rev II, Wynne-Jones, Rector of Llany- mynech Rev T. Redfern, Rector of Holy Trinity, and the Chairman. After various votes of thanks, the meeting terminated.

MAESBURY. ODDFELLOWS' ANNIVERSARY.— The anniversary of the "Admiral Rodney" Lodge of Oddfellows was celebrated on Thursday. The members first attended Morton Church, where a, sermon was preached by Rev. C. T. Eland, and afterwards sat down to an excellent dinner at the Horseshoe Inn. The secretary (Mr A. C. Nicholson) presided, and there were also present Dr. O'Connor (Oswestry), Rev. C- S. Eland, Messrs E. D. Nicholson, J. Morrn (Morton), D. Gittins, J. Ward (The Waen), J. Morris (Knockin), E. Aldridge(Kindford), C. Woollani,&c. —After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts had been honoured, Dr O'Connor proposed The Bishop and Clergy and Ministers of all Denominations," coupled with the name of Rev C. T. Eland, who responded. ltev C. T. Eland gave the toast of The Odd- fellows' Society," associated with the name of Mr A.C. Nicholson, the popular secretary. In respond- ing, Mr Nicholson said the balance-sheet showed that in December last they had £ 2,317 in hand against XI,090 21 years ago, so that they had in- creased their fnnds £ 1,227 in thar time. Altogether their lodge was in a very flourishing condition and they had an ample reserve in hand (applause). He proposed the health of the oldest members, Mr W. Ellis and Mr Morry.-—Mr Morry responded, and proposed the health of Dr O'Connor, the doctor of the lodge.—Dr O'Connor, in responding, paid the lodge compared very favourably with other lodges in regard to the payments which had been made during the seven years over which his experience extended (applause).—Other toasts followed.—The band of the Oswestry Volunteers was in attendance, but the heavy rain which fell in the evening pre- vented the company from enjoying the dancing which was to have been held,

OSWESTRY. (Continued from Page 8) THE FAIR. At the weekly auctions-, Messrs Whitfield and Son sold 188 cattle and calves, and 1388 sheep and pigs, and Mr. Luiham 40.cattle 300 sheep and lambs. Mr R. O. Wynne Roberts, borough surveyor, Oswestry, was one of a short leet of five out of 107 applicants for the post of County Surveyor under the Cheshire County Council. AN UNLICENSED PEDLAR. At the Borough Police Court yesterday before the Mayor (Mr. C. E. Williams) and Mr. G, Perks, J. Harris was con- victed of attempting to sell laces in Bailey street on the previous day without a pedlar's certificate. P. C. Hobson and Mr. Alfred Thomas pro/ed the case. The accused was fined 5s. and costs or seven days' imprisonment. A PLEASANT OUTING.On Tuesday the members of Mrs Cecil Hook's Bib.e Class, in connection with the Parish Church, To the number of 60, had a trip to Welshpool. The party, who drove in four large brakes, reached Welshpool about one o'clock, after which they made their way to Powis Castle Park, visiting the Castle, gardens, and terraces. At four o'clock they returned to the Church House, kindly lent by the Vicar, where tea was partaken of. Subsequently the party were photographed by Rev. P. A. H. Birley, the return journey being commenced about- seven o'clock. ALLEGED LAJICENY* At the Borough Police Court yesterday before the Mayor (Mr. C. E. Williams) and Mr. G. Perks, W. Johnson, labourer, was charged with stealing from the Wrexham Hotel, Church street, a purse containing 15s. on the previous day. Mrs. Kennedy, wife of the land- lord, stated she left the prisoner in the vaults and when she returned she found him on his knees be- hind the counter locking the drawer. The money was found in his possession. On the application of the police the case was adjourned for a week in order to make enquiries about the character of the prisoner. PRESENTATION.—On Thursday, the members of the Oswestry Parish Church Bellringers' Associa- tion met in the belfry for the purpose of presenting their master, Mr Griffith Whitfield, with an illuminated address and a clock. The Vicar (Rev Cecil Hook), in making the presentation, said the first person he saw when he came into Oswestry was Mr Griffith Whitfield. Ever since then he had been connected with him in church matters and had formed a great esteem for him and he was sure he had won the respect and esteem of the bellringers themselves. Mr Whitfield had in the past to exercise his authority occasionally but he had always done it in such a way as not to hurt the feelings of others, and from the way in which the society was managed he had evidently won the co- operation of his brother beilringers as shown by their presentation to him that evening. He had great pleasure in presenting Mr Whitfield with the illuminated address and clock The following is a copy of the address :— "To Griffith Whitfield, Esq. We, the undersigned members of the Oswestry Parish Church Bell- ringers' Association, desire to place on record our appreciation of the interest you have always taken in our Society and in each of us individually, since you: became master of the Association over seven years ago, during which period no less than five peals have been rung. The importance of this may be gathered from the fact that the last peal previous to those rung by local ringers was in the year 1731. We beg your acceptance of the accom- panying clock as a small token of the esteem in which you are held by all the members, and we trust that the bells of our old parish Church may long be ,rung under your niastership.Fi,eclerick Jones, Morris J. Morris, Richard Edwards, Richard Martin, Edward Jones, Henry Jarman, David Davies, William Morris, George Davies, William Worton, John Hughes. Oswestry, July, 1896. The address was the work of Mr, Henry Smithies (of Messrs. Longueville and Co.), and was framed by Mr. Edward Jones, Upper Brook Street. A very good photograph of Mr. Whitfield was inser- ted in the corner of the address by Mr. Maclardy, photographer, Oswestry. The clock was sup- plied by Mr. A. Lashmore, jeweller, and contained the following iiiscriptioi: Presented to Griffith Whitfield, Esq., by his brother bellringers of Oswes- try Parish Church, July 1896."—Mr. Whitfield in reply, said the presentation came as a great surprise to him, and he felt their kindness very much. He spoke of the seven years he had been with them as seven years of real pleasure to him. All the mem- bers of the association had worked well with him during that period, and he begged to thank them most heartily for their kind presents and also those who had taken the trouble of getting it up.—On the motion of Mr Edward Jones, seconded by Mr Henry Jarman, a vote of thanks was passed to the Vicar for presidiu-The proceedings were brough to a close by the bell lingers playing" Auld Lang Syne" on the handbells. COUNTY COURT.—THURSDAY. Before His- Honour Judge Harrris Lea. SHOOTING HIS NEIGHBOUR'S DOG. A considerable number of unimportant cases were disposed of, the only case of public importance, however, being that of Wm Butler, farmer, Hordley, Ellesmere, in which he sued Francis Edward Reynolds, faimer, Sycamore House, Bagley, Ellesmere, for £25 damages being the value of a dog shot by defendant on May 22nd. Mr R. E. Lloyd, solicitor, Ellesmere, appeared for the plaintiff and Mr W. H. Bott, Cswestry, for the defendant. In opening the case, Mr R. E. Lloyd stated the contending parties were important farmers living near Hordley. The plaintiff's son was fetching a colt from one of his father's meadows, to reach which he had to traverse a private road which was used by both of the farmers. He was returning with the colt along this road about half past seven in the morning, accompanied by his father's dog, a smooth haired collie, whsn he met the defendant coming along the lane with some cattle and ac- companied by his dog. The dogs had a slight scuffle when the defendant without any provoca tion shot the plaintiff's dog through the shoulder. The dog was an exceptionally valuable one and the amount of damage claimed — £ 25—represented, nothing like the value of the animal.Ir John M. Butler, son of the plaintiff detalled the case. hen he saw the defendant coming lie sent his dog- over the ditch to be out of the way. The dog afterwards jumped back, and the two dogs had a slight scuffle. They did not fight.—Cross-examined: There was another dog present, a puppy, out it did not take any part in the seiffle. The defendant's dog was muzzled at the time and plaintiff's dogs were not. Plaintiff's dog shook defendant's dog with his teeth once. He could not call it a fight.—Mr William Butler (plaintiff) proved ownership. lie gave to Mr Peel, Ruyton, a milch cow and another dog for the dog which was shot. It was a very valuable dog and had been used to train other dogs. zC25 did not represent its value. --Cross- examined The dog had no pedigree, but was pure- bred. The cow would be worth from X,5 to Xra, and the dog given in exchange was a good watch-dog. —Mr William Peel, Ruyton, stated lie sold the dog- to plaintif fabout five years age. It was the best sheep dog he ever saw working and it had been used to train four other dogs for him.—Cross- examined He paid £3 for the dog when he bonght it himself. Mi illia.m Reynolds, examined for the defence, admitted shooting the dog. The dog was very quarrelsome. It had worried his dog the previous daN-. His dog was mussjoled and wasonly eleven months old. It was very much smaller than either of the plaintiff's dogs, and both were on the top of it in the ditch. The dog was in danger of being drowned. That was the position of the do,s when the shot was fired. His conviction was that the dog was drowned. A sovereign was a good price for an ordinary sheep-dog.—Cross-examined He did not carry a gun to shoot, the do" He carried the gun to defend it if necessary. His (log was lamed by the scuffle. He took "out a o-un license the previous day.Mr. Josept, Smith, Limpet Hill, Ellesmere, examined, stated that the plaintiff's dog worried his dog more than once. He had to carry a terrier he had when passing plaintiff's dog. He had often called out to Mr. Butler about his dog. Mr Bott contended that his client 'had a perfect right to shoot the plaintiff's dog. His client's dog was muzzled at the time of the fight and was perfectly helpless. It was also in danger of being drowned and of being worried by the other two dogs of the plain- tiff's. The defendant did not shoot the doo- until he was perfect 1 y satisfied he was entitled to shoot. it in order to sai-e his own dog's life.—Mr. Llovd asked for exemplary damages. The doo- was" a most valuable animal, had trained various other dogs and was certainly worth zC25 to the plaintiff. His II(anour, in summing up, after reviewing the evidence, said he came to the conclusion that there was not sufficient danger to the life of the defen- dant's dog to justfy Reynolds in shooting Butler's dog, and therefore Butler was entitled to damages. With regard to the damages, Mr. Peel had bought the dog for C3 and sold it to Mr. Butler for a milch cow, valued at X5 or JE6 and another dog, which was worth very little. He thought the value of the dog must therefore be somewhere about £5 and would give judgment for JE5 5s. with reasonable costs.—Mr. Lloyd asked for costs on the full amount but this was declined, his Honour remarking that he could not encourage people to ask for such heavy damages.

ELLESMERE. THE VOLUNTEERS.—-PRESENTATION TO PRIVATE A BATE.—On Saturday, after parade, Captain R. E. Lloyd called Private A. Bate to the front and pre- sented him with the bronze medal given by the County Association, and which Private Bate had won at Newcastle-under-Lyne, being the recruits' prize for the county for 1896. Captain Lloyd said he had much pleasure in presenting him with the medal, and hoped this would be the' forerunner of many medals and cups which he would bring to Ellesmere. He heartily congratulated him on his success. Private Bate has only been a Volunteer for about two months, and at the Newcastle meet- ing he made 45 points out of a possible 50. He intends going to Bisley this year to shoot for the Recruit's and Queen's prizes.

LLANFYLLIN. RENT AUDIT.—The half yearly rent audit of the Bodfach estate was held at West Lodge on Friday week when the rents were received by Mr. Owen Jones, the agent. A remission of 5 per cent. was made to all tenants of zE20 and upwards, and whose rents had not been reduced, and 4s. each to all the tenants in lieu of dinner. POLICE COURT.—On Monday, a tramp named John Riley was brought up before Mr. C. R. Jones, charged by Mr. T. Aubrey Jones with tearing his clothes at the Union Workhouse. Sentenced to seven days' imprisonment. THE LATE MISS EDITH JONES.—The funeral of Miss Edith Jones, second daughter of Mr. 11. H. Jones, Excise Officer, whose death we announced in our last issue, took place on Tuesday in the presence of a large gathering of sympathising friends. The services throughout were conducted by Rev. T. Jones (rector). The service in the church was choral and the choir sang hymn 400 Ancient and Modern) Christ will gather in His own," and the organist. Mr. N. B. Edwards, played the Dead March in Saul. At the grave the choir sang a few verses of hymn 225 (Ancient and Modern), Brief life is here our portion." The funeral cortege was headed by the Church choir, who also sent a lovely weath. The blinds and shutters in all the houses and places of business were drawn in token of the general respect in which the deceased young lady and her family are held by the townspeople. The funeral arrangements were in charge of Mr E. Lloyd Edwards, draper and undertaker. The following sent v. reaths Father, mother, brothers, and sisters uncle Fred and aunt Ada, Rhiwlas uncle and auntie, Arllenfawr; Miss Peyton, Bachia Cottage; Mr Edward Lloyd, gardener; Miss Jones and Miss Poulton, Pen Llvvyn Mrs Owen Thomas, Liverpool; Miss Mary Jane Davies, Ivy Cottage; Mr Roberts and Mrs Castle, Brookside; Mr ana Mrs J. Marshall Dugdale Mr and Miss Ryle, Rose Villa: Mr Lomax. Bodfach; Mr and Mrs Evan Price. Bridge-street; little Miss C R Jones (Eunice); Mr and Mrs Thomas Jones and family, Laburnum House Miss Annie t'ugh, Market-street, Mrs Hughes. Bwlchycibau; Church Choir; Mrs aughan Pugh and Mrs Bulleid, Penvbryn Misses Celia Sandeman, Tottie and Master A Bulleid; Mrs Evans, Brynaervven Cottage the Rector and Mrs Jones, the Rectory Mrs John Price, Nythywenol; Mr and Mrs Carter Misses Lizzie Ellis and May Williams; Master and Mistress of the National Schools; Mrs Wilson, Station; Misses Morris, Bronhaul; Mr John Deani and family; Mrs Gibbons. Narrow street; Mrs Ellis Roberts and Miss Jones, Manor House Mr and Mrs T Aubrey Jones, The Union Mr and Mrs Robert Lee Mrs James Lee Misses Maggie Watkin and Nellie Lloyd Mr and Mrs Lloyd. Pendref Mrs Godber Miss Emily Davies, Cambrian Vaults; Miss Evelvn Roberts, Bridge street Mrs Thomas, Wynnstay Hotel Mrs Parry, Pentre; Miss Martha Hughes Mr and Mrs William Evans Miss M A and Master R Evans Mrs and Miss Roberts, Llanfeiglo Mr and Mrs McEldowney Mr and Mrs Evans, Sun Hotel, Llansantffraid"; Mrs Jones, Rock House Mrs Jones, Spring Cottage, Brithdir; Mr J and Mrs M Cadwallader, East Lodge Mr and Mrs Richards, Greenhall Mr and Mrs J T Evans, Bryn- hyfryd &c.

LLANFAIR. RENT AUI)ITs.-On Tuesday morning the half- yearly rent audit of the Brynglas estate was held at the Goat Hotel. The rents were received by Mr J. M. Howell, Craigydon, Aberdovey; a substantial dinner was afterwards provided by Mr and Mrs J. B. Jones the host and hostess, and ample justice was done to,the same.—On Tuesday afternoon Sir Thomas Evans held the audit of the Hirhos, Tre- fedrid, and Hendre estates, also at the Goat Hotel. There was a, large attendance of tenants and a most, sumptuous dinner was provided. Mr Thomas Evans, the respected agent presided. The vice- chair was occupied by Mr Chapman, Moydog. The cloth having been removed and the usual loyal and patritic toasts given, the Vice-Chairman proposed the Landlord, landlady, and the trustees," and Mr Thomas Evans responded, at the same time saying he would forward their application for a re- duction to the proper quarter.-Mr Chapruan next proposed the Agent," and Mr Evans submitted the Host and hostess."—Several good songs were sung and the company separated at an early hour. CHORAL FESTIVAL.—On Wednesday the Caer- einion Rural Deanery held their choral festival at St. Mary's Church, Llanfair. The different choirs in the diotrict attended, viz., Llanfair, Llan- erfyl, Liang yniew, Llangadfan, Garthbeibio, and Meifod. The choir were under the conductorsbip of Rev Roberts, Vicar of Garthbeibio. The services commenced at 2 o'clock, and the lessons being read by Rev J. W. Jones, Meifod, and Rev S. Reed, Llangyniew. Rev D. Jones, Llangadfan,. preached. The afternoou service was in English, and the anthem was" 0 praise the Lord, all ye Heathen (composed by the Earl of Wilton). Tea was provided at the National Schoolroom for the choirs by Mrs A. Hughes, Bon Marche. The evening service was in English. Rev S. Reed and Rev Mr Jones read the lessons, and the Rev Jones, Llangurig preached. The whole service was fully choral, the attendance at the evening service being large. The anthem at the evening service was Cenwch i'r Arglwydd gan newydd (by Eos Llechyd). .—— + ——

BAZAAR AT PENYBONTFAWR. SPELCH BY THE BISHOP OF ST. ASAPH. The Dowager Lady Williams-Wynn opened a very tastefully arranged bazaar in the National Schoolroom. l'enybontfawr, on Monday, the pro- ceeds of which are in aid of the school funds. At the hour of opening there was a large and fashion- able company present. The Dowager Lady Wil- liams-Wynn, on entering the room, was presented with a bouquet by little Miss Roberts, of the Stores. The company included, in addition to the workers, the Bishop of St. Asaph and Mrs Edwards, the Ven! Archdeacon Thomas, Rev Canon Trevor Owen, Miss Cox, Miss Coates, Rev T AL Bulkeley-Owen (Teds- more Hall), Rev D and Mrs Jones (Llanrhaiadr), Rev D and Mrs James and Mr Edgar James (Peny- bontfawr), Hev D and Mrs Davies (Llansilin), Rev 0 and Mrs Jones (Llangynog), Rev T Williams and Rev J Roberts (Llandrillo), Rev J and Mrs Jenkins (Hirnant), Rev T James (Llanarmon), Rev J Wil- liams (Llanwddyn), Mrs and the Misses Evans (Brynaber), Mr and Mrs Roberts (Mochnant), Mrs Roberts (Bryndreiniog), Mr E Roberts (Arllen Fawr), Mrs Elias Owen and the Misses Owen (2) (Llanyblodwell Vicarage), Mr Worthington and Miss James (Tyn'ycaeau), Mrs Evans (Llan- gynog), Miss Richards (Efail Wag), &c.- Lady Williams Wynn briefly declared the bazaar opeii and wished it every success.— The Bishop of St. Asaph said he had been asked to propose a hearty vote of thanks to Lady Williams Wynn for her great kindness in coming to declare the bazaar open, and to wish them all success, which, he hoped, would attend that bazaar. He was thinking, coming along, that the first time he ever saw Lady Wynn was when she was opening a bazaar at Llangollen for the new church, though he was afraid he must not call it new now, for it was about forty years ago. Lady WynD was then takiug part in a good work, as she was doing that day, and he was sure they were all grateful to her for coming there to help in that good work by her presence. It was very difficult for those like themselves who lived near railways to understand the difficult business it was to get up a bazaar in a district like that, and that, he thought, ought to cause their gratitude to be very much increased to Lady Wynn and the kind friends who had come with her. Perhaps he ought to say a few words about the schools themselves. That was one of the parishes of the diocese where a great struggle had to be made to maintain their voluntary school. There was an average attendance of sixty children, and ho was sure the people of Pcnybontfawr would find that it would press very much more heavily upon them if the voluntary school gave place to a Board school, and he did not know that the change would be any gain in the efficiency of education. They desired to keep their -iiatiuiial schools, perhaps mainly because they gave religious teaching in those schools they made religious teaching an essential part of the work. and it was really for that that Church people made all those sacrifices there and throughout the whole of England. They must remember that they would never be able to maintain their Church schools, and that definite religions teaching, unless they made their schools a that efficient for secular instruction, and It la nd a de- sacrifice on the part of Churchpeop e, a not a termination to see that their schools their drag on education. Much as he thoug a(jvOcat0 voluntary schools, he would not be aa ijon was of them if he thought their secular ins r e^ucatioO so neglected as to become a drag °u g their generally: therefore they had to schools as efficient as possible. would conclude bazaar every success^ and he wo yfynn. by moving a vote of thanks to La 7 j gajd Rev. D. James seconded the motion, he thought that day would be a consp1^" uid be the history of that parish, and one a 3econde^ remembered for generations to come. e ,g very the vote of thanks to Lady Wynn ^with heart (cheers).—The motion was ca-r applause.—Archdeacon Thomas said e a^.jtude asked to give expression to the sense o g penj' felt by the Vicar and all the peope w.as bontfawr to the Bishop for coming there^ ^e. a trreat encouragement to them in those o busy way mountainous homes to find that one as the Bishop should come to such an ou way parish as that. He mentioned the g1 ^.jjicli of the late Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, the church and school stood, and tney again in this crisis of theirjschool histo Wynn coming forward to back up, supp '^eir hand on the work of religious education schools. They were under great P.ress1V' re the? present day, at all events, in that district,'vt were surrounded by schools of a differ from their own. He hoped the work w carried on, and that definite religious teac always be a characteristic of PenyD Canon Trevor Owen seconded the motion) was carried, and the Bishop briefly reP te," fhe work of selling at once went briskly forvvar following ladies had stalls of fancy ar^ ^afore9)' James (The Vicarage), Mrs Roberts v g0bertS Mrs Jones (Peniarthissa), and cjjar £ e (Mochnant). A refreshment stall was in t e of Mrs and Miss Roberts (Arllen -^aWgj.g Roberts (of Castellmoch) a stand of ^ggjgted under the care of Miss Jones (Belle Vne)) by Miss Ettie Jackson, and a bran tub W^Sgjgtalj0a charge of Miss Roberts (Bryndreiniog;- fjghirf)1 was given by Mrs Jones (Madlev, Herefor Miss Roberts (Mochnant), Miss Jones j0lJeS Fechan), Miss Jones (Bridge terrace), S^n (Llanrhaiadr Vicarage), and others. djgtri^ gallery or museum of the curiosities of kne reg)- was in the charge of Mr Roberts (The £ 0lIcd The objects of interest included a stone kn1 ^j^ri at Pennant, a bronze axe-head found in the j# about 30 years ago, and other articles belongalso the stone and bronze periods. There collection of the minerals of the neighy? uftrtz' including phosphate of lime, tin ore, gold the manganese, silver ore, sulphur, &c. Drl n 011 day selections of music were the pianoforte by Mrs Jones (of W and others, on the, harp and ^oncertin^ J. Humphreys, Mill Bank, Llanrhaiadr, aI1(r;vci1 Roberts, Penybontfawr. Songs were als° the Misses Owen of Llanyblodwel VicaraaO- IOfit arrangements were very satisfactorily cair' g, by Rev D. James, Mr Roberts, The ^°r>Qlber^' Jackson, The School, Mr Rowlands, and^r Arllen Fawr; the last gentleman having^^11/ great interest in the work, and contributed in labour and in kind. On Tuesday ofi was opened by Mrs Marshall Dug'h' amongst those present were Mrs. Roger j jl (Llanfyllin), Mrs. Dr. Jones (Llanrhaiadr) 8 0* Buckley (Tynymaes). An excellent Pr° £ rajeCtio1t8 music was gone through during the day, se joOeS on the pianoforte being contributed by. (Madley), Mrs. Roger Edwards and Miss (Llanwddyn Vicarage). Mrs. Edwards a 8 pjaH"' Merch y Melynidd," accompanied on forte by Mr. Jackson. It is anticipate^ ^.0t» goodly sum was realised on both days, issue. amount of which will appear in a future lSS

ST. ASAPH DIOCESAN RAH^ APPEAL. 7 jOtP In the Queen's Bench Division on TueS',aX ult, before Mr Justice Wills and Mr Justice jf.P-! sitting as a divisional court, Mr Ellis Grifl^j Vj, for the appellants, said in the case of the Chapter of St Asaph v. the Assessment Co tP of the Llanfyllin Union, he had to app^ Court to extend the six months during special case from Quarter Sessions must w The case was heard on January 2nd last>. appellants submitted their special case to side on the 26th of March. They made applications to the representative of the dents to send the case back, but it was not r until June 11th. When the documents "f 0^ back, only about half of the case survrv-ecl 1 f nally submitted. The representatives spondents had struck out and added a £ re^rdlf %!he matter, the result being that there were basis upon which the parties were agree geSs^°ue appellants intended to apply to Quarter g tP for Montgomeiyshire on Thursday a.$te Court itself to state a case.—Mr Ju9^°f asfc vL Being so far apart as you are, you tnns Quarter Sessions to settle the matters forYOU. rter Griffith That is why we are going to -yw Sessions next Thursday.—Mr Justice 9gp^. well. We will extend the time for filing tb0 g case to the 1st November. The matter iV,oVcJJ° tioned at the Quarter Sessions held at Ne*v the 2nd inst.

PERSONAL..nl0u^ At a. meeting held lastweek, it was uuanpgi<lef,, decided to invite Dr G_ P. Cartwright to pr t'1 the dinner of Old Oswestrians t j be he 30th July. gfjt °r Mr R. Williamson, of the Audit rcl)a' Ile the Cambrian Railways at Oswestry, ^aS £ cb*er the selected candidates for the position qo& accountant and auliter to the Cheshire Lin mittee. < 013, The marriage of Major H. E. Bonsalh fraitli, Aberystwyth, to Miss Gertrude jj Morgan, of Nantceirio, Aberystwyth,$ place at Llanbadarn Fawr Church on at 2 p.m. We understand that Rev. C. H. Brol," n,ittihte o re'fe vicar of Henoed anl Gobowen, will co niehas, ble dence next week. The rev. gentleinan believe, taken a house in Oswestry until vicarage can be found for him in Gobowen- pf1' The marriage of Rev E. Killin Roberts, keley Chapel, May fair, and Ethel FranCe „eOcb0 eldest daughter of Mr F. O. Crump, Q'ray; of the Middle Temple, and editor of the b ^,eel £ will take place quietly in London the firs August.

FORTHCOMING EVIENTS- III III 13 S, Announced in our Advertising Coin01 JULY. at t 11 Examination and Award of Scholarship tj. Intermediate Schools, Welshpool. boo] feg 12 Welshpool Parish Church Sunday Sc 0 val. 16th, Trip to Aberystwyth. 17 Summer Fete in connection with t p(jler Habitation of the Primrose League, (Jrounds, Newtown. -ham- J 30 aud 31 Frank Lloyd's Horses at ^r.e^ fun J 31 Grand Bazaar in aid of the Restorati° Llanwnog Church in the Britis Cacrsws. TeneI°eV 31 Sale of Valuable Freehold Fartns, &q., known as Nantymeichiaii Messrs R. Gillart and Sons. AUGUST. r FN ]g 7 Sale of Work and Fancy Articles at £ ch° talch, in aid of the Llandyssil Ntl0 jll 11 Llanfyllin District Agricultural Shov^- pete, 13 Sunday School Demonstration 110 Glansevern Park, Berriew.

DEA THS. he J(ltC ■e. of tlje PriiJi July 3rd, Mary Pugh, wiiL j 75- Samuel Pugh, Post Office, Pant, I

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