The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

f WELSHPOOL. PETTY SESSIONS—TUESDAY. I Owen (in the chair), Mr C. E. K (ex-mavor), Col. W. J. Twyford, Messrs S. ° £ eil and David Jones. ^el h °°S Drivixg-—David Parry, Powis Arms, cha °01, answere(i an adjourned summons with furious driving on the 13th ult. L deposed that on the day in question bet 30 P-m- he Avas on ^ut-Y on the highway ob8 eeen the Garreg and Middletown, when he fujj rve(i a horse and trap coming down the hill at ^n(j^loP- There were four persons in the trap tile L defend;int, who was driving, was cutting O** with a whip, whilst one of the others that whoa." He called out to the defendant Ca|, "e would report him.—Moses Williams was ^efe A and ?ave evir!ence as to havil,g seen t}ie fit it] a t driving the horse at a full gallop; he was ^ag animal, and one of the men in the trap <J0^,Calling out to the defendant to take time going her n hill.—Elizabeth Preece in the course of she ellve said she was expecting an upset, and tberwalked partly down the hill in order to see if the a WaS a smash.J ohn Waring was called for da and stated that he was in the nefen- They were not driving down the tlje ,u^°usly at the time in question, neither was Pui^/ ant whipping the animal.—William Mills, the df' Sait^ 116 was one °* tiie m0n returam £ wifc!) ejg. e'endant, and they were driving at the rate of <}efean whip was used by the '0 urge the horse on. The constable hj&1 oat to the defendant that he would report S.JJJ' Parry took no notice of him.—Fined 10s. gcosts, in all £ 1 12s 6d. OW AGI!G A HEDGE.—Simon Price and Alfred *g6ll> °f Welshpool, failed to appear in answer to J?1110113 charging them with unlawfully cutting &e the property of David Walter Owen, Guils- Oji and doing damage to the value of Is.—Prose- *botrt that when he spoke to the defendants hin, tlle tnatter, one of them threatened to assault 'James Evans also gave evidence, and ihe ih.f^aots were each lined Is the damage, and £ 1 Uding costs. PJJ. EATING APPLES.—Robert Price (16) of Welsli- fford' 1'Vas summoned for stealing apples from the 8ey efi of Mr T. Evans, situate in Clive lane, off street, Welshpool, on the afternoon of the he u't.—p.c. Hughes proved the case, and said t^<?' ^efendaafc in Mr Evans's garden along number of other boys.—D.C.C. Crowden fr arked that the police had received complaints over the town respecting this sort of thing, Was carried on the summer.—The Chair- ing this one of the station gang ?—The Super- Yes.—The Chairman I have an idea (J6f 116 was in my garden the other day.—The was ordered to come up for judgment y called upon. —Walter Goodwin was summoned for Cas(fng his employer, Edward Price, blacksmith, ,Caereini°n,' on the 29th ult.—Prosecutor to i?Se(i that on the day in question he was calling Wt Pendant to attend to his work when the hi^er came up, seized him by the throat and threw lion down. Defendant had since bolted. Herbert Itssa, Oay gave evidence as to witnessing the [It I or 1: t, and defendant was nned jEl including costs, j, ^aya. OIII,OWERS OF BACCHCS.—Edwin Williams, wiio aPpear, for beir.g drunk and disorderly in 1Qs street, Welshpool, on the 30tli ulr., was fined the" a0c* C08ts or s«ven days. P.C. Hughes proved Mt,cav^—The same officer charged Waiter Ham jr .1nn °eing drunk on Monday evening, the 15th 5e e, and defendant was mulcted ic a penalty of and costs or seven days. "SPI E(IKI) KEEPING OF A DOG WITHOUT A LICENSE. ^Or ?ard ^i'hams, labourer, Berrievv, was sam- Jo|/ 'or keeping a dog without a license.—P.O. the n JOles deposed that on the 23rd ult. he visited Qjj.p^isea of defendant's parents ut Stone House, aad there saw two do«s. I.U.- asked Mrs. I:Ih;Ult1X\s.. if she had liceusps for the t 0 dogs, and replied that she had an exemption for one, ""tl 8t the other dog belonged to her son.-Defend- that he did not now own a dog. When be lip8 n £ at the Ship Inn be kept a dog without a jj but when he left, knowing that he could keep the animal, he gave it to his father.—The J?88 Was adjourned for a fortnight in order that Police may prove the ownership. A ^LOWING CATTLE TO STRAY. — David Evans, ^otie House, Guilsfield, was summoned for the 5^°ve offence. — P.C. Jones said that on the ult., about 9 o'clock a.m., he found three cows t longing to the defendant straying on Maesmawr Defendant's wife admitted to him that the 4 Ie belonged to her husband. He had received 111mlber of complaints about cattle being allowed on the highway.iinoo. Zs. bfi. lnoiudiug ^ARGE OP ALLEGED INDECENT ASSAULT. > Messrs D. P. Owen, C. E. Howell, and David sat at the Police Court on Monday to hear a eharge against Ernest Pearce, Union-street, 14 ears nf ;i fro of committing an indecent assault, on • aWday on Marv Jane Jones, 16, domestic servant V the employ of Mr William Baker. -Mr C. P. parsley appeared for the defence. The girl that on the dav in question she was picking ^ers along the lane" which runs by the sule of tbe opposite the Coal Wharf. Defendant came P_to h('i-; saying You are taking it very easy," to th 1C^ witness replied Yes." She then went over foh S^'e ou the canal towing path when defendant, l)o ter, tried to take the flowers troui her, ^S'Ur'fr l1(,r ;igUiUj5t the hedge. He then ran away, in' ?6Ss> who was frightened, was crying on reach- H0S '.)Tne- Defendant took no liberties with her, did she make any complaint of having been gv °Cently assaulted. Her mother had not been up ^at the matter.—Edwd. Evans, Tanyard-terrace, w° next called, deposed that on Saturday he 8 Walking along the Newtown road, and when h^ly opposite the football field on the canal side ?iVl xr someone crying, who, he found was the 1 Wary Jane Jones. Having questioned her as to nether she was hurt, to which she replied in the th e, lle went to Mr Baker and informed him Bcrf' servant was crying on the towing path. Ho °re he left the house the girl came in, but made tairit.-Deputv-Cliief Constable Crowdens | ev\ • co was to the effect that on Saturday j .^nirjg^ from information received, lie^ went V search of the prisoner, finding him at essrs. Stead & Simpson's establishment. Having Ri*jVeyed him to the lock-up, witness sent for the He next charged prisoner with indecently jj ?a^ltiug her, to which the lad replied that ne did anrt her and benan to cry. Bail was offered ca re^nsed.—After repeated adjournments, the again came up on Thursday morning before j es«rs. D. p. Owen. C. E. Howell, M. Jehu, aud D. a?Qes. Mr. W. Baker, Canal Cottage, deposed that asVUt 6 30 on Saturday night Mary Jane Jones aJked permission to go out. He gave her permis- • 0ri but told her to return early. He was reading la t}le garden and noticed a boy going down the --TV. SOON AFTER EVANS CAME UP AN(1 8POKE TO ]LIM- jTJ girl who was away for about half an hour re- !*oed crying and appeared very excited. She 'd that a ho-v had nushed her down on the tow- path opposite the Football field. She could we«tify l)im ghe stated that her hip was hurt, j^tness then gave information to D.C.C. Crowden. W-'itk °" °rowdfc>n stated that he charged defendant „ an indecent, assault from information re- CT^d from Mr. Baker. By Mr. Yearsley Lie I'pf4 no Warrant. Bail was offered that night and 8a\?Serl" Mary Jane Jores ou being re-called e d> m answer to the Bench, that she had made no j^Pkint of having beer, indecently assaulted.— sj. 'rj Un;on street, mother of the defendant, ated that tlic latter had once been run over hy a Jveyaiice since which time he had suffered from st»!epiic Mr E. Hugi^s, J-P-, Trade llall, that defendant had been in his employ at F-nd?eUt times during the past two or three years his !lad always found him steady and faithful m1 Yearslav, on rising to address tl"« nca for t[ Hpfenoe. said at the outset of KJt "13,k3 that <iefeaclant was char^nwitii c ln" an indecent ass'.ult.— Mr D. P. "wen t0\Jfttl0n as to i:ideeent assiinlt. Vv'e can red* ljjjp y assanlt we like.—-Mr Yoarsley 1. <• 0\v ,l° ^now what l.e is charged with ?—?.!< IjeC»n Re is charared with assault.—M.r V'• P 0 18 bepn charged ii-itli IIC Chai-Vketl: ^ere is no indecent assault dr^!| h his ^,<ls'let't.—Mr Vearsley then ytrocf0'1 ',10 ^ainf to Bpr'°h in the course-'t' any attemaino<t.that there was 'JO cvid^arge fas r :'f indecent assault. Kvcn was vpv-y e[.Uced to one of common ass*1*3 Court havir, *e evi(!ence as to tha'^erated in priva? cleared, the BencKsision, the Pr,bli 6" Ha^ing arrived at th "wen, ad- dr^g re-ad .r;itted, and is not said: Th have haci a nftrrole,Ut,y 6trong to convict, this town for H l0 e8CaP« from going a^'uilf;y of com- tuittj ° You are inc^P'iion is tliat evid,^ an assault, and my Yearsley: I hope there' °e ^'as heen \vithhtj!;enee>—Mr. D. P. Owet.S n°,putation o^ jt^^eld.—The case then ^idence has JJoart., a charge of Vatrre'Qded.—A: th',Vavertr £ ?e, Liverpool, ^asdiSmagainst-io1^ dismissed. [Q Par<i-pa Kosa gold medal at th conrpetitio,'tlsic>theprLz0wasaward- ed f„Q»r a' Acade' a native of North Wales U t0 Miss Clara >

OSWESTRY. Our representative in Oswestry is Mr ROBERT AITKEN, Oswald House, Oswald Road, to whom notice should" be given of all events required to be reported in the COUNTY TIMES. PRESENTATION.—Miss Williams, of Oswestry, has been presented with an electro-plated tea service in acknowledgment of her services at Burnt House Wesleyan Church. APPOINTMENT.—Mr E. Vaughan-Edmunds, of the Borough Surveyor's Office, Oswestry, has been ap- pointed engineering assistant in the Manchester City Surveyor's department, out of a large number of applicants. BOWLING MATCH.—A bowling match took place on Thursday lasu on the Wynnstav Hotel Green, between the Oswestry and Whitchurch clubs and resulted in a victory for Oswestry by 39 points. HORSES POISONED.Two valuable horses, the property of Mr Wright, show proprietor, were turned with others into a field on Monday. They ate some twigs from a yew tree which caused tHeir death. C.E.T.S.—The monthly meeting of the St Oswald branch was held in the Castle Fields Mission Room when Rev P. A. Birley presided. The programme was ably sustained by the Misses Goldsworthy, Miss J. Lloyd, Miss Daisy Higham, and the Misses rl. and H. Thomas. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—At the Borough Police Court on Tuesday, before the Mayor (Mr C. E. Williams) and Dr Fuller, John Eccles, painter, Bolton, was charged by P.C. Hobson with being drunk on the Cross and Willow street on Monday evening. Fined 2s 6d and costs or 7 days' im- prisonment. CHOIR TRIP.—The members of Holy Trinity Church choir numbering about 40, accompanied by Rev W. Pownall Owen, had their annual summer outing at Chester, on Saturday, and were favoured by splendid weather, A special carriage was pro- vided by the Great Western Railway Company, and as many places of interest as could be seen in the city in one day were visited. Before leaving, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Spink, the treasurer, and the subscribers. SUNDAY SCHOOL TREATS.—On Thursday last the members'of the Welsh Baptist Sunday School had their annual trip. They travelled to Llangollen in brakes supplied by Mr W. Price.—On the same day the members of the Zion Sunday School drove to Overton. Tea was provided in the Cocoa Rooms, the caterers being Messrs Jones and Roberts, Oswestry. The following ladies presided at the tables:tirs Batten, Mrs Tudor Williams, Mrs R. Jones, Mrs Hughes (Victoria Street), Mrs George Davies, Mrs John Richards, the Misses M. Owen, D. M. Davies, and K. Williams. FLOWER SERVICE.—A flower service was held in Christ Church on Friday evening week. The flowers were brought by the children processionally and arranged by Messrs W. W. Coulson, .J. Parry- Jones, H. Jackson, W. Powell, and P. H. Minshall. The musical part of the programme was taken by a special choir, composed of the Sunday School choir I and part of the church choir. Mr W. W. Coulson conducted, and Mi J. H. Ollerhead presided at the organ. An appropriate sermon was preached by the pastor, Rev. J. J. Poynter. The offertory was on behalf of the London Congregational Union Poor Children's Holiday Fortnight. DEATH OF AN OLD OSWESTRIAN.—By the death on Thursday week of Mr Thomas Jones, retired coaclibuilder, Salop Road, an old and familiar figure has been removed from the town. Mr Jones, who was 77 years of age, spent nearly the whole of his life in the town. He was apprenticed to the coach building with the firm of Messrs Farr. and when they retired in 1861 he took over the business, which he conducted with much success until some ten years ago, when he sold it to Messrs Jones and Rogers. Mr Jones was a member of the Coach- builders' Society. He was a faithful Churchman, and an ardent member of the Conservative Club. The funeral took place on Saturday last, and was of a private character, the service being conducted by Rev. T. Redfern. HOLY TRINITY MISSION ROOM.— On Friday evening last the annual tea took place when over 120 sat down. The tables were presided over by Mrs Churchill, Mrs O'Connor, Mrs Day, Mrs Ellis, Mrs Jones, Mrs Gwynne, Mrs Hampson, Mrs Leach, Miss Lord, and Miss Peate. Rev T. Redfern occupied the chair, and after a few introductory remarks the following programme was gone through :Songs, The Better Land and "There's a friend for little children," Miss Maggie Aston Another day aiid I could'nt, could i," Miss Pattie Thomas I fear no foe and Arm, arm, ye brave," Mr W. Hughes "Rocked in the cradle of the deep" and Side by side to the Better Land," i\fr Ppo-iov/ solos. MrT. P„ Smithies; pianoforte duet, The fireman's galop, Misses lu. Owen and G. Goldsworthy. The Mission Room choir sang "The Rose Queen," "Rouse, brother rouse," The old folks at home," and Nelly Bly." During the interval, at the request of the organist, Mr H Greenwood Laf<oh, the Vicar presented prizes i-n Nullv Onv- Alice Y\ïlJi:-t.ffi3. and Lucy Hampson, "J -.¡, for their regular attlmlance, and also cards to the other members of the whoir. At the anniversary service on Sundiav, the i\>om was tastefully de- corated by Mrs Day, Mrs Ellis, Mrs Gwynne and Mrs Hampson, to vlmm as well as to Mrs Redfern, Mrs Parry (Plas Ffynuon), Mrs G. J. Dumvilte Lees. Mrs Cheeseirau. Mrs Jones, Mrs Phillips, and Mrs Richards, thanks are due for the plants and flowers they so kindly sent. There was a celf bration of Holy Cormrumion at eight o clock there were 37 communicants, a flower servic.c ,t thrm with an address from the rooin was crowded, with parents and chik ren of whom brought flowers w hich were sent t,^ Cottage Hospital and to the Worlmonse 1U ,uu] At seven o'clock a special service ot pra^ a thanksgiving was held when there was R.ng_ large congregation, who joined heartily ing of the well-known hymns Onwarcl A1] Soldiers," "The Church s own ^ou^a|-aisc the hail the power of Jesti's name, and frvivP wns Lord ye Heavens adore Him. ^'1(td (in the intoned by the Vicasr, who also l>re £ orej The unavoidable absence of Rey J. B. de,d the choir, lessons were read by Mr Churchilnwood Leach, under the direction of-intr H. Crr sang Avell and with ndav. Present HUP-AL DISTRICT COUNCIL. -,0, J.H. N. Wal- MessrsE. Jones, chairman, A. P^ E. Frith, W. ford, Fox Davies. G. J. D. L( Rev. E. NV. (). Humphreys, \V. Griffiths, 1. Bull, clerki AV. Bridgman, with Messrs. 0 Smith, sanitary in- Forrester, surveyor, and d that Sir n.. Green spector. The clerk intents for the half year Price had audited the Ynd correct. — A letter and everything had beeijayers in Selattyn parish was read from several Riced over a brook which asking that a culvert lid. The matter was re- i' sometimes flooded th<— Mr. Walford drew the ferred to the surveil to the state of a drain at attention of the Ci, and it was agreed to draw the Talbot Inn, Re medical officer to it. Mr. the attention ofjctor, reported several cases of Smith, sanitary iirk Bank and district, one of scarlet fever a the epidemic of measles showed which proved farter lasting six months. sisrns of dyinjfIMoNiAL TO MR G. J. DCMVILLE I)ropos Wednesday afternoon a LEES, or "or the purpose of me king- public merfor the presentation of an address to lu-rangemt-ille L'es for his services as Master of Mr G.Vj./ide Hunt was held ill the WYllnstay the Tav Avhen there were prefetit-itev E. i-V. Arms fau, Dr Cartwright. Messrs J. Morris, O. Br;wards, 'i'. K. Permtt. T. Green, A, Swain- J. Kdwards. T. Edwards, Alfred son/George Lloyd, H. F. Wilkinson, R. 0, Perrott, of ;)Iit)lo,y for absence was received j &Mi- Thonuts Price, Pcntroheylin.- On the it; of Dr CartAvright, Rev E. W: O. Biidgeman the chair, and expbined the objeet of the He said an informal meeting had already fi he Id of a few of the supporters of the Tanao Hunt and the object they nad in view had met h such a ready response that it Avas decided to a-Tjublic meeting. A number o1 subscriptions had already been received. which were read out together with the names of the collectors appointed in the different districts.—The proposal bus met with a hearty respousn and already about £ 60 has been subscribed.-— Messrs H. F. Wilkinson and R O. Perrott Avere appointed secretaries.-The follow- ing committee was also appointed to receive further subscriptions Rev K W. O. Bridgeman, Messrs T. Wd wards, C. Williams- Vaughan, and G. Morris, Oswestry T. K. Perrott and J. Watkins, Llansantft'raid T. Price, Pentreheylin George Lloyd, R. Meredith, and L. Whittingham, Llandy- silio and Llalldrinio; T. Greeu and E. Jones, Pool Quay H. Payne, Kuockin W.Franks, Kinnerley; J. Edwards and James lid wards, West Felton T. Jones, Ahierton, Ruyton Ff. T. Wilkinson. Bas- church R. Brown, Nescliffe J. Ellis, Brynygover, Llanvblodwel; J. Lloyd, Carreghora Stokes and Trefonen T. Rodgers, Mount Pleasant Richard Whittingham, Llandrinio. INCORPORATION, Monday.— Present: Messrs E. Jones J. Griffiths (A'ice-ehairuian), G. Dumville Lees, T. Wiiittield, S. Parrv-Jones, W. E. Frith, J. Richards, J. H. W. Walford, W. Hum- phreys, E. Fox Davies, Andrew Peate, and I!ev. E. W. O. Bridtrman with ftlessrs J. C. Bull (clerk) aud C. H. Bull (assistant clerk).—The Clerk re- ported the number of inmates in the House for the first week to be 144 agaivst 150 last year; ont-door relief, JE20 7s Id to 291 reoipientsf, against X22 Os 8d to 327 recipients last year; tramps relieved 29. Second week, 144 against 143 last year; out-door relief, X19 17s 6d to 290 recipients, against X21 9s lid to 327 recipients last year; E1 tramps re- lieved 8 cases of measles in the House.—Mr Whitfield stated on behalf of the Finance Com- mittee that the total expenditure for the quarter amounted to X547 7s 2.—The Clerk stated that the audit was held last week, everything being found satisfactory. On the recommendation of the Chairman it was agreed that all accounts be placed in the hands of any members of the Finance Committee present at ordinary meetings. Some discussion took place on the Local Government Board Inspector's report regarding the question of providing increased accommodation in the infirmary.—The Chairman said he would suggest that the master keep a journal so that the members would see how far the extension was necessary The Master stated there were 41 beds available at present, nine being in an overflow room. During last week they were occu- pied as follows :Sunday, 33 Monday, 32; Tues- day, 31; Wednesday, 31; Thursday, 30; Friday, 31 Saturday, 31. The present was the lightest time of the year. In the female infirmary there were 22 beds with an overflow.—The Chairman I hope we shall not put up any new buildings unless there is an absolute necessity for it (hear, bear).- The matter was afterAvards referred to a committee. Mr Dumville-Lees reported that he had got the consent of the following ladies to act as a com- mittee in carrying out the Brabazon scheme for the inmates of the infirmary:—Mrs Venables, Mrs O'Counor, Mrs Dumville-Lees, Mrs Stamford, Miss Lloyd (Aston), Miss Wrigly, with power to add to their number.

ELLESMERE. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, MONDAY. Present Messrs Brownlow R. C. Lower (chair- man), J. Hood, R. E. Lloyd, W. Nunncrley, J. S. Knight, with Messrs J. Pay (clerk), J. Green (sanitary inspector), F. Ashley (gas manager), and E. O. Jones (collector).Considerable difficulty Avas experienced in finding a quorum, a messenger being despatched to induce another member to -attend. Mr Knight ultimately put in an appearance at 7-35 and business was proceeded with. REPORTS. Inspector Green reported a nuisance in Talbot- street, caused by a cesspit becoming choked with sewerage matter. The nuisance was abated on notice being given. Measles appeared to be dying out, and in a short time the Urban district would be free from zymotic diseases.—The Gas Manager (Mr Ashley) reported the gas made during the month to be 124,000 feet, against 149,200 last year, being a decrease of 25,000ft.—The Collector (Mr Jones) reported that since the last meeting he had collected the whole of the arrears of the gas account. He had prepared the bills for gas supplied and also the central district rate, and would proceed at once with the collection.—The Surveyor (Mr Pay) reported having paid wages to the amount of £ 18 6s 8d, which left a balance in hand of C3 Os 4d. Since the last meeting the footpaths had all been satisfactorily done.—The Treasurer (Mr Bickley) reported that on the 18th ultimo the balance of the general account Avas £ 314 15s 2d to credit of Council. He had since received zC38 14s 2d and paid t25 5s 9d, making the present balance z6320 3s 7d to credit. On the same date the balance of the gas account was L354 118 4d to credit of the Council. He had siuce received XII 15s 4d and paid £ 15 15s 6d, making the present balance JB550 Is 2d to credit. THE WATER SUPPLY. A letter was read from the Local Government Board stating that in vieAv of the strong representa- tion made by the Council the Board would not press for the construction of a reservoir, but thought it advisable that the pipes should be 8 inch pipes. —The Chairman said as they would all see the Local Government Board had acceded to their re- quest. With regard to the pipes he had made euquiries at various places and found that lead was used at Liverpool. The reason the Local Govern- ment Board pressed for cast iron pipes was be- cause a certain amount of the lead would get into the water, as the water would not be continually on the flow. He thought they ought to ask Mr Stook to alter his estimate accordin ly. Mr Hood did not see the necessity of going to the expense. He was strongly of opinion that 8 inch pipes were too large, and gave notice that he would move at the next meeting that they ask the Local Govern- ment Board to reduce the size of the pipes to 6 inches.—The Chairman said it was very incon- venient to go backwards and forwards like that. He thought: Mr Hood might abide by the opinion of thre<* »»»«"" Hood T fhipk iTiry very good reasons for saving that.—-rMr Lloyd May 1 appeal to arr Hood.—ir Knight: I am of your opinion, Mr Hood, if you ask me.—Mr Hood I am really very eorry, bufc I can't nzy way. AXTBTRATIONS AT THTC CAS WORKS. Tw> tenders were received for the proposed alterations, and on the motion of Mr N unnerley seceded by Mr Knight, the tender of Messrs Clav anr Son at £ 147 10s was accepted. OJ THE COST OF EXTINGUISHING A FIRE. Mr D. Robinson, captain of the Fire Brigade, was Ailed in with respect to the amount of his account .'or the extinguishing cf the fire at Blackwood, Perley. Mr Robinson explained the necessity for employing such a, large number of men which was considered satisfactory. COAL FOR THE CASWORKS. A large number of tenders were received for the yearly supply of coal for the Gasworks. On the motion of Mr Hood, seconded by Mr Nunnerley, the tender of the Wyn"stay Colliery Co. was ac- capted, the price being 10s per ton delivered at the railway station, and 10s Id at the canal wharf. The tender of Mr Davies for cartage of same from the railway station was accepted at 9d per ton. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—TUESDAY. Present Mr Brownlow it. C. Tower (chairman), W!v I. J Rider, (vice-chairman), Rev S. T. Wilson I 11 isa Ker, itev H. Hanmc-r, Rey H. Moody, Messrs E. Peel, J. D. Owen, T. Jonfca, J. Griffiths, J. Jeffries, S..1. Lewis, J. Darlington, C. Enibei-toii, ivilli Mr It. E. Lloyd (clerk). Mr Danzy, Local Government Board mspector was also present. -The Master (Mr avics), reported the number in the House during Wi I WG1K t0, 45, 8ecor,d we^" 54 150 tramps haa be.en relieved. The out-door relief during the nE'k'srnf're district (per Mr W. H. Rutter), £ !7 5d Hanmer district (per Mr J. l ~9 7s Od.—-The Visiting Committee reported jat they had visited the house and found cAery nng satisfactory.—Miss Gough wrote draw- ing t it, ^oard s attention to the fact that her salar\' as assis.aiat-overseer had been reduced from £ 101 138 4d toX70ivljile the work had increased. The letter was referred to the committee appointed at the last Board to consider the qu estioii.-A communication was read from Southstone Union asking the Guar- dians' co-operation to try and obtain, by a change I-1 M'VW' Pmver co make the relatives of paupers liable ior up-keep outside the house. A communi- cation from the Local Government Board contain- ing extracts from the General Orders of the Poor Law Commissioners, the Poor Law Board, and the Local Government Board, relating to the duties of re leving officers, was read, and copies handed to leieho.ing^ officers.—Mr. Danzy, Local Govern- ment Board inspector, called the attsntiou of the Board to the increased accommodation necessary at the Workhouse for the proper detention of tramps, lie thought the Board should take into considera- tion the erection of more casual wards in order that tramps could be detained two nights instead of one. This pian had been adopted iu several of the neighbouring unions, and had been found to work very satisfactorily, and had led to a decrease in the nnmber of tramps.— Mr. Moody thought it was scarcely wonh while going to the extra expense if the number of paupers decreased.—The matter was ultimately loft; in the hands of the Visiting Com- to report to tbe Board. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. TUESDAY. Present: Messrs. J. D. Owen (chairman), T. Jones (vice-chairman), S. J. Lewie, J. Darliagtou, Davies, 1. 1- berton, W. Creen, Brownlow R. C. Tower, C. Kmberton, J. Woodville, J. Griffiths, Rev. 1. J. ilhier, Rev. H. Moody, with Messrs. R l'i. Lloyd (clerk), J. Green (sanitary inspector) and W. H. Owen (surveyor)'.—A telegram was received from Mr. Trevor Ward, stating ho would not attend but trusting that the Council would not overlook the outbreak of fever at ITadtiil.-The •Sanitary Inspector (Mr. Green) reported cases of scarlet fever at Hadnal and Blackbirches, and a cas" of typhoid lever at Hardwick Hall. Every care possible had been taken to prevent the disease front spreading. A serious nuisance existed at Criitins, on the side of the public highway.—The open eliteh at Shade. lhk had been cleaned out. It was agreed to serve a notice on the persons causing the nuisance at Criftius.—It was agreed to procure a map of the district, the estimated cost being £ 2 14s.—It was agreed to allow the Surveyor 14 days' holiday to be taken when the least number I of men were employed on the road.—The Surveyor (Mr. W. h. Owen) reported that the barbed wire fence at Stanwardine had been removed. Mr. Horsefall had arranged to fill up the ditch and erect a fence at Pentrecoed. The roads had been attended to in the places where they had been damaged by the heavy rains. Four men were now employed. The amount of wages for the month was .£9 10s. 2d.

LLANFYLLIN. COUNTY COURT—TUESDAY. Before His Honour Judge Lewis. EYAM DAVIES V. MOSES MORCAN.—This was a claim for £5 5s, balance of rent. Mr. Woosnam appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Bott for defen- dant.—Mr. Woosnam said the rent accrued due up to March 25th last, in respect of a holding known as Voel Fach, in the parish of Llanerfyl. Defen- dant left the house in May, and gave up the land on March 25th. The last settlement was at Michaelmas, 1893, when there was £1 in arrear. The rent was £3 10s. per annum, and as he had paid nothing since Michaelmas, 1893, the rent now due was £6 5s. Plantiff gave defendant 30s. com- pensation for leaving Voel Fach, although the balance of rent was then due. Defendant bad taken Penymynydd before he left Voel Fach. When plaintiff asked defendent for the the rent, de- fendant said he could not claim more than twelve months' rent, and also said he claimed some- thing for improving the land. Since defendant had left Yoel Fach, plaintiff had let the place to his' brother, David Davies. This statement was supported by the evidence of plaintiff. "Plaintiff, in cross-examination, said his brother was now in occupation of the farm. and had been since defendant had left. His brother had paid rent twice at the rate of 50s a year. His brother was still in possession. He had seen some old papers on the door of the house. He did not know Avliether he had seen the papers produced before but they were the work of defendant. He had seen much of defendant's Avork.—Mr Bott, for the defence, said they did not deny that rent did accrue due, but plaintiff had made his claim for a year back, and the rent claimed for had been over-estimated by half a year. He was, there- fore, prepared to offer £4 10s. rent, less £2 for damages. He had not counter-claimed, because defendant had not instructed him in time. That would have to be a separate action.—Mr. Woos- nam declined to accept the offer.- Defendant was called and said he had never received notice to quit from plaintiff, and he was still in possession of Voel Fach. Judgment was given for plaintiff for the full amount claimed.—Arising out of this case was another claim for general damages against de- fendant by David Davies, plaintiff's brother.-His Honour urged the parties to come to an. under- standing, and it was eventually agreed between. the solicitors to accept judgment for the plaintiff for Is damages and the court fees. RICHARD JONES v. THE CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS COMPANY.—This was a claim by Richard Jones, Manchester House, Llanfy]]jnj for £1 36s lid, damages for alleged negligence in conveying goods in a reasonable time. Mr Woosnam was for plaintiff and Mr Corfield for the defendants. Mr Woosnam said he gathered that the defence Was no doubt that the Cambrian was not the contracting Com- pany, but the Loudon and North-Western Railway Company. He wished, however, to point out that the delay complained of was purely on the part of the Cambrian Company. Jlis Honour said the contracting party was the London and North- Western Railway Company, and he could not make the Cambrian Company responsible any more than he himself was responsible..—Mr Corfield said he did not ask for costs.- -His Honour said he had no doubt Mr Corfield would deal reasonably in the matter. He had always found him most reasonable. —Mr Woosnam quite agreed, and said they were old opponents, but he could bear testimony to what his Honour had said of Mr Corfifld.—His Honour gave judgment for the defendmts, no costs on either side. DAVID MAURICE LLOYD V. THOMAS EVANS. — In this case Mr Woosnam appGared o claim £1 6s balance of wages due.- Defendan did not appear, and judgment was given for plaiiiiff. LLANSANTFFRAID (POOL). PARISH COUNCIL.—Present; n Lewis (chair- man), Messrs R. O. Perrott (vte-chairman), J. Rees (treasurer), and E. H. Evans, with Mr D. M. Lewis (clerk).—The minutes of he last meeting were read and confirmed,—A Jeter was received from Deytheur Parish Council asing the Council to appoint four members to meet four of their number in a joint committee tofurther consider the charity question, and it was lecided that the same four should meet again.—Tie next business was the appointment of Mr H. Joies's successor.—■ Mr Rees said that he wag opposedto a farmer being appointed, as farmers were alreadr in a majority on the Council, and he thought it was against the j spirit of the Act to monopolise. Ihe Act intended that there should be a fair representation of the community at large, and as the late Coun- cillor Jones was. a tradesmm of the village, he thon^fht siiat they Sllof¡lù another one from UJC A mage and also tradesnrat., — hc' 1m.! pleasure in proposing ] £ v John Evans, clothier, to be Mr Hugh .TonesB successor.-Mr Perrott seconded and it was carried umnimonsly.—Mr E. H. Evans asked if there was aiy reply from the District Council to the resolutiot passed at the last meeting concerning a sewerage. The Clerk replied there was no acknowledgement If his letter, but he understood they had appoints a committee to inspect the same.—Mr K. H. }1V¡ns was empowered to sign cheques instead of M! H. Jones.Mr J. Rees called attention to the ^Uoment question, and suggest,ed that the committer meet as soon as possible as the time of serving lotices would soon be up, and that the question onglt to be thoroughly thrashed out before the 29ti September. He begged to propose that they Dlelt; a month to that date. Mr E. 11. Evans secondec and it was carried unanimously. This concluded t,e business. WHITTINGTON. PRESENTATION TO THE RECTO..—On Wednesday week the clergy of the deanery of Oswestry met at the Vicarage 11 order to present a, testimonial to Rev. Hugh Hoblch, rector of Whit- tington, who is leaving the nelglhonrhood, and who for the last eight years has acte( ag secretary of the Chapter. The testimonial copied of standing and revolving book cases. rural dean Rev. Cecil Hook in making the presentation spoke strongly of the help Mr. Holbe<h had been to him in his work. Alluding to h's own coming de- parture, Mr Hook iu leaving the neighbourhood AVO\I,| be his severance irom his brethren with whom he had so cordially worked. Revs. E. W. 0. and LI. Wynne Jones also spoke. Mr. HOech in returning thanks said he was very sorry to ieave the neigh- bourhood. He spoke of the great kindness shown I by all, especially by the KnralDean, and also by the Bishop during his stay at Whittington. He was glad that he was going tOlive near Mr. Hook in his new parish. The Chatter then adjourned to the garden where a P^otogr-apli was taken by Miss Morris, Willow street. Only three of the clergy were absent, being' detained by compulsory duties, and each of these sent. efc.ressjous of regret at being unable to be present. LADIES CLUB.—The annual f6s^vai of the Whit- tington Female Friendly SOiety was held on Thursday in splendid weather The proceedings commenced at 2 30, when the tTiembers assembled at the Schools when, the usual business was trans- acted. Mrs Laura Price was elected as the new stewardess for the ensuing eql". At a quarter to three the procession was lor^gjj headed by the Oswestry Volunteer Band, the choir in surphecs, the Rector of the parish ( Rev H Hoi bee h), and Rev T. J. ltider, vicar of haschuich, who had come to preach, and then the numbers in the usual order headed by their Ktewardesses bear- mg the banners of the society, these being followed by the honorary stewardesses and members, each bearing a wand tastefully dressed with flowerg. The procession passed along in frotJt of the Castle to the iarish Church where seivic.(5 was held. The beautiful dresses of the ladies, combined with the lloral display was much admired and presented a pictnresqne cene, An appro- pnate sermon was preachy by lev. T. J. Ridci. After service the P^tiossion re-formed at the church gate and Proceeded to the Castle grounds where an excellent tea, was hid out under tile able management of Mrs. lIales of the White Lion Inn. Mrs. Wright of Miss Lovatt, is. Swan and Mrs. llolbcch presided at the tea After tea the recto¡. proposed votes of thanks, to the preacher, th6 doctor (Dr. Alma Aylmer Lewis, Oswestry), the secretary (Mr. J. •ck-( tt), the honorary stev..a¡.dcsses, aod the work- ing steward. sses, which were enthusiastically recei- ved. Mr. Beckett then propose a votH of thanks to the lector for his interest in the working of the society, awl expressed his rcgtet that owinu to the rector s departure the members of the society Avonld lose his valuable assistance. The roctov f,!Clingiy replied expres.sing the pleasmc he had had in the vv ork ot the society, and bis rrgret at having to leave tnero. The proceedings then concluded. During the evening dancing was engaged in to the music or the Oswestry Volunteer Band, large numbers itiming out. TREFO-Nisj^ P. (i. MEETING. — On Tuesday by the kind- ness of Mr. and Mrs. DumvilJe Lees a meeting was held at WoodJiill. A most interesting account of missionary work in Africa wns given by Rev. J. S. Morris, Zululand, and an ad(tress setting forth the objects of the society and appealing for funds was given by Rev. T. Lloyd Williams, organising secretary for Wales. The meeting was opened and closed with a hymn and prayer by Rev. G. Williams, rector. •

PARLIAMENTARY. MONDAY. In the House of Commons Mr Bryce asked the Under Foreign Secretary Avhether the Government viewed with favour and would support a settlement of the affairs of Crete which should place the rights of the assembly and the arrangements for the local autonomy of the island under the guarantee of the Great Powers of Europe. He also asked whether the Under Secretary- could confirm the statements made with respect to the meeting of the Assembly. Mr Curzon replied that the Assembly only met at ten o'clock that morning, and he could make no statement as to the proceedings. Nor did he think the telegrams the Government had received added anything to the information last given to the House. He did not think it would facilitate the unanimity of the Powers if he made any statement of the views of the Government. Mr Bryce asked when he would be able to make a statement. Mr Curzon replied that he made one last week, and that he saw no necessity to repeat it. Mr Scott asked the Colonial Secretary if his attention had been drawn to the notice reported as having been promulgated at Capetown decreeing outlawry against the insurgents in Rhodesia, and declaring that all natives remaining under arms should suffer the punishment of death; whether he could state by whose authority it was issued; and whether it was to be taken as superseding the decree of clemency recently issued by Sir F. Carrington. In reply, Mr Chamberlain said the report referred to was inaccurate. He had not yet received the exact text of the proclamation, but after stating that natives bearing arms or aiding those with arms against the lawful authorities were liable to be apprehended as rebels, and upon trial and convic- tion might be sentenced to death or lesser punish- ment, it went on to say that in order to secure pro- tection from those penalties they must surrender themselves immediately, and that those who did so I before the 10th August would not be proceeded against, unless they Avere ring leaders or had been concerned in any murder or outrage. In reply to a question put by Mr. J. II. Roberts, Mr. Curzon ¡ read a telegram from Sir H. Kitchener stating that up to July 12 there had been 705 cases of cholera on the Egyptian frontier and 479 deaths. During the two preceding days no case had occurred at Kosheh or Akasheh, and it was hoped that the pre- cautions taken might prove successful in preventing any further spread of the disease. TUESDAY. In the House of Commons Mr. J. H. Roberts asked the President of the Board of Trade if his attention had been called to the serious accideut to what was known as the London and North-Western "racer" at Preston at midnight on Sunday and whether, in view of the great risks to the travelling public connected with the practice of rival railway- companies racing to Scotland, the Board of Trade would make strong representations to the companies on the subject. Mr. Ritchie said he had directed an inspector to hold an enquiry, and until he had received the inspector's report he was unable to say what representations, if any, he should make to the railway company. In answer to Sir Wilfrid Lawson, Mr Ritchie said he could not say without notice whether any accident had happened to one of these trains before, but he could not admit that high speed meant danger. Mr. Chamberlain, re- plying to Mr. Farquharson, said his attention had been directed to the exceptionally large number of deaths among Europeans ou the Gold Coast in the early part of this year. Everything possible was be- ing done tokeep the Europeau officers in good health. Mr Chapiiu, in answer to Mr Cohen, said the Government., in the present state of public business did not propose to proceed with the London Water Board Bill. Mr T. Bayley asked the Colonial Secretary if his attention had been directed to the report of a speech by Earl Grey, as (Administrator of Matabeleland, in which he stated that the ill- treatment by white settlers was not the least potent of the causes of the present rebellion. Mr Chamberlain said he had not seen a full report of Lord Grey's speech. He gathered, however, that his Lordship's remarks in regard to the ill-treat- ment of natives by white settlers being amongst the causes of the recent rebellion referred to incidents which, in a newly settled country the size of Central Europe, were sometimes beyond the power :0£ any Administration to prevent, and that the measures contemplated by him were intended to provide against the recurrence of any such incidents in the future. Mr G. Balfour promised to make a statement on the following day on the subject of the Irish Land Bill. WEDNESDAY. In the House of Commons on Wednesday, Mr. niMuu the Irish Chief Secretary whether he could state what course tba Government, had de- cided to adopt with reference to their amendments to the Irish Land Bill. Mr. G. Balfour replied that the amendments referred to related partly to pro- cedure and partly to improvements. As regarded precedure, the Government now proceeded to with- draw clauses 13 and 15 of the Bill, and also to accept the amendment now on the paper in the name of Mr. T. M. Healy, to omit sub-section 14 of clause 14. With respect to improvements, the Government proposed to omit sub-section 3 of clause 4, and to drop the amendment now on the paper. With reference to the other Government amendments to clause 4, it was their intention to move them, except the ons to omit sub-section 1 of the clause. Mr. Labouchere asked what would happen if the Bill did not get through Committee in the four days alloted io it. Mr. G. Balfour said he was not in a position to state at that moment. Sir W. Hareourt moved the adjournment of the House in order to call attention to the present con- dition of public business. He maintained that the had a right to know what was to be the course of public business, particularly as they were widlin a month of the time at which it was said that Parliament would be prorogued. That must mainly depend on the intentions of the Gov- eminent Avith reference to the Irish Land Bill, and tho practical question was what the Government intended to do with reference to that bill. Mr J. Dillon seconded the motion. Mr Chamberlain stated that the Government had acted throughout in a. perfectly straighforvvard manner. They declared that. the Bill would only be proceeded witti if it was treated as a non-contentious bill, and to that declaration they adhered. Mr J. Morley ridiculed the idea that a measure of the importance and complexity of that introduced by the Government, and especially one dealing with the Irish land ques- tion, coald ever be treated as a non-contentious measure. After some further debate, Mr G. Balfour said that while the Government would give three or four days in committee, they would not go sa far as to say that they were to he tied down to a single minute. If, after they had given those three or four days to the bill, they saw a reasonable chance of passing it, and if there Avas a disposition on the part of the Irish members to pass it, he thought there was some chance of passing the bill, and so far as the Government were concerned it was their earnest desire that it should pass. Sir W. Harcourt afterwards Avithdrevv his motion, and the Honse then proceeded to consider the Finance Bill as amended. The discussion of the amendment pro- posed bv Mr W. Jones, to omit clause 31, which dealt with the remission of the land tax, was con- tinued. Eventually the clause was cairied by 258 votes to 103, aud the third reading of the Bill was put down for Monday. T H CRSBAY. In the House of Commons on Thursday, Mr Stevenson asked the Under Foreign Secretary whether a communication had been received from the Cretan Distress Fund Committee expressing their desire that. the adminstration of relief should be on an international basis. Mr Curzon said such a communication had been received, and had been referred to the British Consul in Crete, AVIIOreplied that the establishment of an International Relief Committee was impracticable. In ansAvcv to Sir W Wedderbnrn, Mr A. J. Balfour said he could not hold ont any hope of being able, to give more time than in previous years for the discussion of the I Indian Budget. Asked by Mr. W. Redmond whether be would move the suspension of the twelve o'clock rule on the nights Avhen Irish Land Bill was set down for discussion, Mr. A. J. Balfour said that in all probability on Monday next he would have to ask for the general suspension of the rule. Sir H. Camphtdl-Bannerman asked whether, in view of the judgment pronounced on Tuesday night by the representatives of Scotland I upon the scheme proposed in the Scotch Rating Hil], 33 Scotch members having opposed it, Avhile 24 supported it, the Government intended to pro- ceed with the bill. Mr. Balfour replied that, the principle underlying the question was to him an entirely novel one, and not one which he thought could be accepted. Answer- in"- Mr. Flynn, Mr. Curzon said a report had been received from the British Consul in Crete stating that on the 12th inst. an officer and nine men sent from a Turkish gunboat to search native boats for ammunition were shot by Christians from the shore near Khalives. The gunboat shelled the coast for nine hours, but did not direct its fire against any Christian villages^ or houses. For the puroose of recovering the boc*ies of the ofheer and the men th) troops stationed at Khalives nioveu inland on the 13th and 14th, and serious fightiasr had since taken place, of which no Details had been received. The representatives of the Great Powers had addressed strong remonstrances to the Turkish Government with reference to the conduct of the military, and had urged that strict orders should be given for the troops to remain entirely oil the defensive. The House went into Committee on the Irish Land Bill, resuming the consideration of clause 2, which excepted certain holdings from the provisions of the Irish Land Acts. Mr. M. Healy moved to omit sub-section 3, which excepted from the benefits of the Land Acts town parks which adjoined a city and bore an increased value as accommodation land from ordinary holdings. Mr. G. Balfour accepted the I amendment, which was carried by 261 votes to 122. Mr. Smith-Barry moved the omission of a sub-section of the same clause dealing with I pasture holdings. The amendment was rejected by 293 votes to 54. Mr. T. IIcaly proposed to in- clude in the exceptions crag or mountain farms, but after some discussion withdrew his amend- ment. An amendment proposed by Mr M'Cartan, that among the holdings to be excluded from com- pensation for improvements should be those of £ 200 rateable value, instead of X100, was negatiA-ed without a division. Mr M'Cartan also proposed to omit that portion of the clause which provided that holdings where the tenants did not actually reside on them should be excluded from the benefit of the bill, but after a discussion withdrew his motion. Mr T. H. Robertson moved to omit sub-section 3 of clause 2, which provided that the Court might treat as a separate holding, land which was demesne land and not agricultural or pastoral in its character, and that a fair rent might be fixed for the re- mainder of the holding. In the House of Lords the Earl of Onslow moved a resolution, similar to that recently passed in the House of Commons, that the ordinary pay of the Indian troops employed in the Soudan should be charged on the resources of India. He agreed that when Indian troops were employed upon an ex- pedition or campaign unconnected with India the whole of the expenses should be p';id bv the Im- perial Exchequer. The question in this case was Avhether India had any interest in the stability of the government of Egypt, and he maintained "she was interested in Egypt and in the safety of the Suez Canal. Lord Lansdowne, in supporting the resolution, said he believed that Lord Elgin's Government, although not successful in getting all they wanted, had succeeded in obtaining from Her Majesty's Government the admission of certain principles which would place India for the future n an infinitely sounder position in regard to nch a controversy than she had ever before ccupied. Lord Kimberley opposed the motion. e did not see that there was any justification or calling on India to bear any part of the cost of the Soudan expedition, which was extremely injurious to Egypt and wholly unnecessary. Lord Salisbury remarked that the sum in ques- tion was small, but it. was a matter of prin- ciple. The question was the defence of Suakim. If Suakim had not been defended by the Indian taxpayers to the very small extent to which they were called into contribution, it must have been defended by the British taxpayers. Suakim meant the whole of the southern littoral of the Red Sea, and did they mean to tell him that India had no interest in that ? On previous occasions when it was found necessary to defend the southern shores of the Red Sea the ordinary expenses of the Indian troops, and generally some- thing more, were charged upon the Indian Treasury. He was stronody in favour of a tribunal of arbitration, and the adoption of such a scheme would, bethought, be far better than flinging money away in order to show their sympathy and gener- osity. Lord Rosebery- said that the Marquis had supplied a totally new explanation of the policv the Government were pursuing. They had never heard before of the necessity of garrisoning Suakim. He defied anybody to connect the expedition against the dervishes with the interests of India, and lie never had more satisfaction in his life in voting against a resolution than he had in voting against that. The House divided, when there were For the resolution. 92; against, 40; majority for 52. .0

CO RllESPU S i)jJ'NCE. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. To CORRESPONDENTS. — Communications for this column should be addressed to the Editor, and must he written vpon one side of the paper only They should in all cases be accompanied by the name and address of the sender, not nicemrily for publication but as a guarantee of good faith. L L AN SAN T F FR AID PARISH COUNCIL. To the Editor cf the COrXTY TIMES AND POST. SIR,- I read in in your contemporary an account of the Llansantffraid (Pool) Parish Council meet- ing held last Monday, and in my opinion I think there is an example set forth to other Parish Coun- cils. In many cases I find parish councillors very bigoted. Whenever a member resigns, the strongebt party on the Council appoints the new membel from their own ranks. However, Llansantffraid (Pool) parish councillors have reversed that policy. Mr. H. Jones (who was a Conservative in politics) having resigned, the Liberals, who are in the majority, have not taken advantage of their strength to propose a Liberal, but have appointed another Conservative (Mr. J. Evans, clothier) as Mr. Jones's successor. This, in my humble opinion, is the state of things which should be carried out in every parish council.—I am. etc., VYRKIEW.

--+- LITERARY ITEMS. The Strand. Magazine for this month, as usual, is full of interesting articles excellently illustrated, and one of the best is the account of an interview with lhat gallant and popular naval officer, Lord Charles Beresford. For years and years "Charlie'! Beresford has been idolized by every class and colour all round the globe. The sturdy B. P have had him in their eye and heart, and on many memorable occasions he has filled these national (and metaphorical) organs to the exclusion of all else. We like our idols to be always before us; so when Lord Charles docs disappear for a week or two, sure enough up crops some character-actor" at the variety theatres to keep warm our admiration for this splendid fellow. The writer of the article (W. G. FitzGerald) deals in a pleasant way with the whole life of Lord Charles, and the account of his experiences during his early years at sea will be found especially interesting, particularly the incident which called forth the famous signal from the admiral of the fleet at the bombardment of Alexandria, Well done, Condor." the gunboat of which Lord Charles was in command. The signal has often greeted the gallant sailor at many great public meetings. Lord Charles once lay ill, says the writer, at a hotel in San Francisco, and presents of fruit and fiowers were left, for him daily. One morning the proprietor of the establishment met the head waiter—a stately, serious man-on the stairs the latter was carrying a suspicious-looking basket. "What ha'ye got there?" inquired the proprietor sternly. Ifs an ojfering for the lord," was the solemn reply. Lord Charles on another occasion attended the burial service of a marine who died at Monte Video. The coffin was brought into a room, but there was nothing to rest it on. I met an old salt dodging here and there. evidently looking for something, so I said to him sharply, What do you want?' I thought he was made when he yelled Three cheers for the coffin.' At first it strikes one as an idiotic, inconsequent answer, but the man meant chairs." The whole of the article is well spiced with incidents of this nature, and io rich with the gallant and successful attempts at saA-ing life by Lord Charles. It is an article which should be read by all who admire of bravery, as well as Lord Lewis's second contri- bution upon "Heroes of the Albert Medal." Alexander Curgill writes upon" The centenary of Robert Burns," which should be particularly in- teresting at this time to our friends from bevond the border. Lovers of fiction will find much to interest them in the contributions of A. Conau Doyle, Grant Allen, William Le Queux, and Alys Hallard—all Avell-known writers. The contents also include The adventures of a man of science," by L. T. Meade and Clifford Halifax, M.D., Mr Andree's balloon voyage to the North Pole," The new photography," and Henry W. Lucy's From behind the Speaker's Chair." The Strand. Musical is again conspicuous for its capital letterpress and delightful music. In the former we find an account of that veteran musician Mr Charles Salaman, and also The Story of an Operetta." An interesting article is that upon Musical instruments anterior to the Christian era." The musical contents include five songe, a vocal duct, half-a-dozen pianoforte solos, and some very good dance music. Part 14 of Vol. 2 of the Xary and Army is taken up with magnificent illustrations concerning Whale Island Gunnery School, Portsmouth, and the R.oyal Military Academy, Woolwich, all of which ere ex- plained in the interesting letterpress at the foot of each picture. We have also received part 4 of the Way ql the ( ross, being a pictorial pilgrimage from Bethlehem to Calvary, containing 24 well-printed views of the Holy Land, and part 4. also, of Engl an d's History, as pictured by famous painters, among the latter being such well-known artists as Marcus Stone, R.A., Sir W. Allan, R.S.A., Sir John Gilbert. R.A., and Alfred Elmore. R.A. The whole of the above publications are from tbe offices of Sir George Newnes, Limited, of Tit Bits fame.

BISHOP'S CASTLE. FAIR. The monthly fair was held on Friday laat when the supply of stock was small. Trade through- out in cattle was very bad and few were sold. For good wethers and lambs there was a fair demand. A quiet trade on pigs and the prices low. ILI-MORUR, SKRVICK.—Three members of the Primitive Methodist Church in this town having recently died, viz.. Rev. Robert Boweu, Mrs. Ann Leaver and Mrs. Margaret Ann Bowen-a memorial service was held on Sunday evening last which was largely attended. The service was conducted by Revs. A. Smith and James Buff, the latter deliver- ing a practical discourse from the 1st PiJllippians 21st verse. For me to live is Christ and to die is gain." Memoirs of the deceased were read by Rev. A. Smith. Mrs. Smith presided at the harmonium and suitable hymns were sung by the choir and congregation. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS. — WEDNISBAY. Before the Mayor, Councillors Walter James and Benjamin Bowen. A COWARDLY ASSAULT.—Owen Jones, a tramping I clock cleaner, who stated that he came from Holy- head, was brought up in the custody of Sergt. Finney, charged with assaulting Misp Sarah Tudor (barmaid at the Three Tuns Hotel) on the previous evening.—Mr. P. H. NeAvill appeared (on behalf of Mr. J no. Roberts, proprietor of the hotel) to pro- secute.—The evidence of Miss Tudor slum od that shortly before 7 o'clock on Tuesday, the prisoner Aveut to the bar Avindow and called "for a ^!ass «,{ ale. As he was then worse for drink, she "refused to draw for him and ho went im.o the passage. AB she was returning from giving change to a outside, prisoner asked her Why she should ip- sula him hy refusing to draw him l glass of beer." He then struck her a severe blow on the face Evidence was also given by Patty Powell, servant in .1r. RobertG s employ.— The prisoner had noth- ing to say iu defence, only that he wished he had never come to Bishop's Castle at all.— Mr. NeArill asked for exemplary punishment, so as to deter persons like tho Prisoner assaulting young girls with impunity.— Committed for seven days' kard labour. +

Sir M. VV. Ridley, speaking at the dinrje:1- < f tit., National Union of Conservative and Co, Associations on Wednesday night, said ti c uouatrr felt that there was safety in bavins.' a U--InniZ G, ,1, *•' 'llttSL; OA era ment m poAver. They heard ramon^ «f divisions in the Cabinet, but he assured them* th-- Ministers Avere absolutely united in the poVK-v u T Avish to pursue. Unionists were in office t o errors of the past, to maintain the, infc^rir 1°. Empire, and to resist spoliation of i„te f- purposes of a form of log-rolling tha;. w common a few years a'•o. "J f-r>° The monthly roeetiinr 0f th;- C-.i-r- dists of West Merioneth was ;1V«**»•- Blaenau Festiaioar, on Mond 'v j" the chair. f„ tho ™ Jong discuss,on on the inflr,,™ '• 5 e was :i ..th, "S". •ibSl! was passed, on the motion J 'V requesting young men to T)avld JoDe8' resolved toaslc the Fost,W ,tnc™ Jt,was bye-laws by which they S)T'JConuc,! ances as occurred S Pr*vent snch <hst*vb- SunHav. when a o- ,<1WT! t:.c previon* ^I'i'ivei! in t he morning a»d another left m the afternoon.