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PRESENT POSITIONS. One point is credited for a win, one point deducted for a loss, and drawn games are ignored. W. L. D. T'l. Pts. Yorkshire 14 3 7 24 11 Surrey 9 3 7 19 6 Gloucester 7 3 8 18 4 Lancashire 9 4 9 22 5 Middlesex 6 3 5 14 3 Essex 9 5 4 18 4 Kent 4 3 9 16 1 Notts 1 1 13 15 0 Derbyshire 2 4 6 12 -2 Hampshire 2 7 7 16 -5 Warwickshire 1 5 8 14 -4 Sussex 1 7 8 16 -6 Somerset 1 9 4 14 -8 Leicestershire 0 9 5 14 -9 CRICKET MATCHES. CHIRBURY V. CEREDIGION.-Playedat Aberystwyth on Saturday. Scores:— CHIRBURY. CEREDIGION. W R Shaw b 0 Jones 16 Oswald Green b Shaw 22 A Withers c 0 Jones b Kelley b Shaw 0 Durden 10 Woodlock c Barker b E R Morris b 0 Jones 0 Withers 6 DHLangfordbO Jones 4 J D Cozens c Barker b J F Parry b Durden 2 Shaw. 15 B Poole c Cozens b 0 Rev 0 Jones c Marshall Jones 1 b Barker 42 Marshall c & b Durden 1 Gaer Jones b Shaw. 3 D H Morris b 0 Jones 13 Troath b Barker 0 A Henley not out 0 Durden run out 12 R Barker c 0 Jones b Mainwaring not out 4 Durden 2 Berther b Parry 5 S Morris c 0 Jones b G Green b Shaw 2 Durden 0 Extras. 4 Extras 6 Total. 53 Total .117 MACHYNLLETH V. ABERDOVEY VISITORS.—Played at Machynlleth on Saturday. Score — MACHYNLLETH. ABERDOVEY. Martin c Nicholls b Hope c Edwards b Weller 1 Vaughan 0 P Vaughan c Hope b J Weller b A 0 Davies 5 Williams 8 Nicholls c & b Vaughan 11 Pugh c Kalberer b Hope 4 Weller c Martin bDavies 7 M Evans run out 11 Boyd c Hammond b A 0 Davies lbwbWeller 4 Vaughan 0 J Holt run out 6 Quigley c Kenyon b C R Kenyon h Hope 1 Vaughan 1 Edwards c Williams b Smirke c M Evans b Hope 8 Vaughan 1 Hammond b Weller 3 Williams b Davies 2 Griffiths c and b Hope 0 Kalberer b Vaughan. 2 E W Rees b Hope 12 Mitchell b J Edwards. 0 Jones not out 1 Extras. 3 Extras. 7 Total. 61 Total. 37 ABERDOVEY VISITORS v. ABERYSTWYTH.—Played at Aberystwyth on Wednesday. Score :— ABERDOVEY. ABERYSTWYTH. W French b Hyslop. 16 Wynne b Walsh 53 J B Welter b Durdeon. 10 Pigott b French 7 J Walsh c and b Hyslop 0 Hyslop c and b French. 0 C H Welter b Hyslop.. 10 Wilkinsonc J Welter b J R Nicholls b Durdeon 0 French 0 Fitherington b Hyslop.. 4 Sugden c Nicholls b B Williams b Durdeon 0 Welter 39 H Kalberer not out 1 Tudor Jones not out 23 E Smirke b Durdeon. 0 Gaer Jones c Nicholls b M French b Durdeon. 0 Welter 18 K Michell b Hyslop 0 Durdeon c Nicholls b Welter 0 Pugh b Walsh. 10 Q Miller b Walsh 1 G Green b Fitherington 0 Extras. 4 Extras 8 Total. 45 Total 159 CEREDIGION V. VISITORS.—Played at Aberystwyth on Saturday. Score :— CEREDIGION. VISITORS. Gaer Jones b Davies 0 A R Wynn b 0 Jones 16 Durden b Davies 5 R Sugden b Durden. 20 C J Hyslop lbw Davies 33 T M Cox run out 4 Rev 0 Jones c Davies b Morgan c Durden 4 Mainwaring 10 W F Archie c Durden 2 Q Miller b Davies 1 A Mainwaring b Dur- Pugh b Mainwaring 0 deon 0 Williams b Mainwaring 0 Davies b 0 Jones 1 Parry b Davies 0 E Mainwaring c Jones G Green b Davies 1 b Durden 0 GO Green bMain waring 1 Lloyd Jones c Miller b S Peake not out 0 O Jones 0 J Hasluck b 0 Jones 2 R P Vale b 0 Jones 0 Extras 8 Extras 2 Total. 59 Total. 56 CRICKET FIXTURES. (All matches-played on the ground of the first-named club). AUGUST. 20 Llanymynech v R.W.W. 20 Aberystwyth v Newtown 20 Leighton v Newtown A 27 Welshpool v Leighton 27 R.W.W. v Montgomery 31 Bishop's Castle v Montgomery SEPTEMBER. 3 Worthen v Leighton 3 R W.W. v Builth 10 Welshpool v R.W.W. FOOTBALL FIXTURES. Played on the ground of the first-named club. SEPTEMBER. 3 S L Iron-Bridge v Welshpool 10 s L Welshpool v Wem 10 c Oswestry v Wrexham 17 c Chirk v Oswestry 17 s L Welshpool v Wrockwardine Wood 24 c Oswestry v Liverpool White Star OCTOBER. 8 c Druids v Oswestry 8 s L Newport v Welshpool 15 8 L Oswestry v Garston 29 c Rhyl v Oswestry 29 s L Welshpool v St. George's NOVEMBER. 5 c Wrexham v Oswestry 12 c Oswestry v Druids 12 s L Welshpool v Walsall Reserve 19 c Liverpool White Star v Oswestry DECEMBER. 3 8 L Walsall Reserve v Welshpool 10 c Oswestry v Bangor 24 c South Liverpool v Oswestry 24 s L Newtown v Welshpool 26 c Oswestry v Chirk 31 c Bangor v Oswestry MR. BUCKLEY'S OTTER HOUNDS WILL MEET Weather and Water Permitting. Monday, Aug., 22 (at 4-30) Abertanat, near Llanymynech Tuesday, 23rd (at 7-30 a. m.). Where leave off on 22nd Thursday, 25th (at 10 a.m.).Bodweni, near Bala -+-

CORRESPONDENCE. To CORRESPONDENTS. Communtcatious for thu column should be addressed to the Editor, and must be written upon one side of the paper only. They should in all cases be accompanied by the name and address of the sender, not necessarily fer publication but as a guarantee of good faith. A LIBRARY FOR MACHYNLLETH. To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES. SIR,- I read an iateresting report on the Library question at Machynlleth in your issue of Saturday last. I beg to thank. Mr W. M. Jones for bringing the matter forward, but at the same time I mnst express my agreement with, the remarks of Mr Edmund Gillart. The supporters of the Library have not exerted themselves as they ought to have done when the council adopted the Act, the con- sequence of such inaction being that a second estimate has been fixed upon by the Urban Council without a Id rate being included. Now after the estimate has been fixed a committee of the whole council has been formed to put the Act into opera- tion. The long winter evenings are close at hand and my question is this: Is it possible to secure a temporary building where the Library could be started on a small scale by voluntary contributions. At Aberdovey the library is entirely maintained by voluntary subscriptions, and why could not Mach- ynlleth do the same thing, until the Id rate is levied. I trust that something will be done in this respect before another winter is over.—I am, sir, yours, &c., A YOUNG MAN.

-0. CAMBRIA THROUGH A CAMERA comes to hand for review. It gives a description of the Cambrian Railways and the country through ich it passes, with photos of the principal officers of the Com- pany and a number of views of the varied scenery of Mid and North Wales. A UNIVERSAL RECOGNITION. Official attention is being attracted to th9 numerous cares reported in the newspapers from the use of Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, which include con- siderably over seven thousand cases of anaumia, general weakness, loss of appetite, palpitation, shortness of breath, early decay, all forms of female weakness, hysteria, paralysis, locomotor, ataxy, rheumatism, sciatica, scrofula, rickets, chronic erysipelas, consumption of the bowels and lungs. These pills are not a purgative, and con- tain nothing that could injure the most delicate. They are genuine only with the full name Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, and are sold by Dr Williams' Medicine Company, 46, Holborn Viaduct, London, E.C., at 2s 9d a box, or six boxes for 13s 9d, post free. They invigorate the system after overwork, worry, and indiscretion of living.

CHESS. All communications for this department should be addressed to the Chess Editor, who will be glad to hear from Secretaries of Chess Clubs as to tournaments, matches, &c. All letters to reach this office by Wednesday morning. Local intelligence will be given the preference to other news. Problem No 134: Key-move, B-K5. Correctly solved by T. E. Powell, W. A. Doody, F. G. Harvey, R. Harrison, F. Carter, S. Jones, F. H. Thomas and H. P. Davies. PROBLEM No. 135.—Solutions invited. By E. PRADIGNAT. BLACK-13 Pieces. WHITE-9 Pieces. White to play and mate in three moves. Position White-K at KR4, Q at QR6, Rs at Q3 and KB6, B at QB5, Ps at QKt3, QKt4, KKt5 and KR2. Black K at K5, Q at QR8, Rs at QKt8 and Q8, Bs at QKtsq and KKtsq, Ps at QR2, QR5, QB6, Q7, K4, KB5and KB6. With one or two more remarks we will finally conclude our observations on the great tournament at Vienna and the players who took took part in it. Pillsbury lost a larger number of games, but drew less than Dr Tarrasch. The difference of style accounts for that. The doctor is more cautious and keeps the draw in hand, Pillsbury is an attack- ing player—consequently he runs more risks. He is also younger and more impetuons. Against the prize winners Tarrasch has made the better score. This score was equalled by the winner of the third prize, Ianowsky. Ianowsky is a steadily improving player. But for the unexpected losses of two games each to Lipke and Halpin, he might have tied with Pills- bury and Tarrasch. it .f Steinitz comes next in the order of merit. He held his own with the prize winners, Ianowsky being the only one who scored two points against him. But somehow Ianowsky has always been like Lasker, his bete noire, he has always lost with him, and in this tournament even a game in which he was the exchange ahead. *.1: Schlechter's place is not one whit too high for him. He was ia indifferent health at the begin- ning of the tournament and his play improved with returning health. # # # In the final struggle for supremacy Dr. Tarrasch I with first move succeeded in placing the 1st game to his credit after a grand fight. In the next Pillsbury accomplished a similar feat; and then, in the third game given below, the Doctor opened soundly with a Ruy Lopez which became a Double Ruy Lopez Kts game. Pillsbury at his ninth move, B to K3, thought perhaps that his opponent would retreat the KB to Kt3, or that, if he did not, the exchanges produced would terminate favourably I for the second player. In this, his opponent apparently saw one farther, for, instead of avoiding the exchanges, he prosecuted them, and finely forced an opening with Kt-R4 and P-KB4. After this, Tarrasch, by his 18th move-QR to QKtsq- gained a point by inducing Pillsbury to advance his QKtP, and thus leave on a forking check of R and K by Q to KB3, with the gain of a P. Pillsbury was outplayed all through. At the end of the third game Tarrasch stood 2 to 1 out of the 4, and had only to draw the 4th game in order to win yet it will be seen he went in for winning, and, at the end, when he allowed Pillsbury, by three repititions, to make a draw, the Doctor had a substantial advantage. THIRD GAME. TARRASCH PILLSBURY TARRASCH PILLSBURY 1 P-K4 P-K4 24 R—KBsq Q-K2 2 Kt-KB3 Kt—QB3 25 P-B4 P-K5 3 B-Kt5 Kt-B3 26 Q x KP Q x Q 4 Kt-B3 B-Kt5 27 P x Q R-Kt5 5 Castles Castles 28 R-Ksq K-B3 6 P-Q3 P-Q3 29 P-Kt3 K-K4 7 B-Kt5 B x Kt 30 P-B3 R-Kt2 8 P x B Kt—K2 31 K- -Kt2 R-QKt2 9 KB-B4 B-K3 32 P-QR4 P-R3 10 B x Kt P x B 33 P-R4 P-Kt4 HBxB PxB 34 RP x P Px*P 12 Kt-R4 Kt-Kt3 35 P x P R x P 13 Kt x Kt P x Kt 36 K-R3 P-B5 14 P—KB4! K-Kt2 37 K-Kt4 Rr-Kt7 15 P—B5 KP x P 38 P-R5 R-QB7 16 P x P R-Rsq 39 R-KRsq R-QR7 17 P x P R—R3 40 P-R6 R-Rsq 18 R-Ktsq P-Kt3 41 P-R7 R-Rsq 19 R-Kt4 Q-Q2 42 K-Kt5 K x P 20 R x BP K x R 43 K-Kt6 K—Q6 21 Q-B3 ch K-Kt2 44 K-Kt7 R x Pch 22 Q x R P—B4 45 K x R K x P 23 R-Ktsq R x KtP 46 R-Qsq Resigns The Chess Editor will be pleased to answer correspondents in this column if their questions are received at the COUNTY TIMHS Office not later than Wednesday. SZ" To CHESS PLAYERS.—The County Times may be obtained from all Newsagents or direct from the Office, Welshpool, on payment of 3s 3d half- yearly payable in advance. 0

MR. HOOLEY'S ACCUSATIONS. Mr Justice Wright gave judgment on Wednes- day on the motion for the committal of Earl De La Warr and others for contempt of Court in connection with the evidence of Air Hooley in the Bankruptcy Court. His Lordship said he did not think he ought to regard Mr Hooley as a mere liar, scatter- ing accusations which he knew to be unfounded, but at the same time he was a witness upon whose evidence it would be unsafe to act, inasmuch as he was rash, reckless, and inaccurate. He bore in mind that Earl De La Warr had a strong and over- whelming motive to obtain a retraction from Mr Hooley, and he could hardly coma to the conclusion that from mere charity and a desire to assist Mrs Hooley he chose the time he did for agreeing to make her a gift. He (the Judge) was willing to believe that Earl De La Warr would have done something for Mrs Hooley in any case, but be was forced to the conclusion that the selection of the time, and perhaps of the amount, had something to do with the Earl's very justifiable desire to clear himself from Mr Hooley's accusations. He acquitted his Lordship of any intention to influence the bankrupt to give false evideoce. It would be a sufficient punishment for his indiscretion that he should be ordered to pay the costs in the matter. With regard to Mr Broadley, he admitted having drawn up a statement for the bankrupt to adopt in which it was alleged that he had had no communi- cation with Earl De La Warr. He must have known that that was untrue, but he would never- theless be dealt with the same as Earl De La Warr. They would have te pay the costs jointly. Mr Bradshaw having been dismissed, he would be allowed his costs against the trustee. A terrible murder-apparently by a burglar-

was committed in the early hours of Monday morn- ing at Blackheath, London, the victim being Mrs Tyler, a widow of independent means. Judging from appearances, the burglar found that Mrs Tyler knew of his presence, and, to prevent her calling for assistance, strangled her. Two of the unfortunate woman's daughters, and one of the servants, were away at the time. One servant remained, but she heard nothing, although, on going downstairs, she soon found traces of a burglar having been in the house. No arrest has been made.—An inquest was opened on Wednes- day. The evidence called revealed no new facts of any importance, and, at the request of the police, the inquiry was adjourned. Inspector Conquest stated that the facts which the police had to work on were very slight.

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KERRY SUMMER FESTIVAL. The fine weather of Saturday attracted a good many people to the sixth annual show, popularly known as the Kerry Summer Festival, which was held in a spacious field at the rear of the New Inn. Not only in this respect, but in the matter of entries, which exceeded those of the previous show to the number of 200, and as regarded the exhibits the show was a great improvement upon previous ones. Last year the festival was abandoned in consequence of the Jubilee celebrations, and the promoters holding in reserve their resources have had an excellent opportunity of eclipsing their preceding efforts, in which they have succeeded. In Mrs John Naylor, of Brynllywarch Hall, the committee have a President who takes a lively interest in the show, and it was with much regret that at the last moment she was unable to be present. As chairman Air Thomas Jones, Brynllywarch, has proved him- self worthy of the office, while the two secretaries, Messrs W. Proudfoot and 0. S. Bowen, carried out their duties to everyone's satisfaction. Air James Mackay acted as hon. treasurer. At the luncheon held at the Herbert Arms Mr Thomas Jones presided. After the loyal toasts, the Chairman proposed the health of the Judges, and observed that the success of the festival in some degree depended upon the capabilities of the judges. It was the endeavour of the committee to secure the very be3t and most impartial men. In conclusion he referred to the able services rendered to the show by Mr Rothwell (Leighton) and Mr W. Jones, Garthmyl (hear, hear).—Mr A. D. Dawson responded, and remarked that the present was an occasion to be remembered. The local shows deserved patronage because they were quite independent of the county shows and could support themselves.—Mr Lambert also responded and referred to the quality of the exhibits, which, he said, were far superior to what he expected to find in a small place like Kerry. The large marquee, devoted to the exhibition of flowers, vegetables, fruit, dairy produce, honey, etc., presented a very pretty appearance. The centre was reserved for the honorary exhibits, first among which must be placed that of Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones, who showed some fine specimens of coleus, begonias, coxcombs, asters, single dahlias, etc., all effectively arranged by the gardener, Mr Shute. Mrs Willans displayed a fine collection of geraniums, maiden hair ferns, and fuchsias. The appearance of the show was materially enhanced by two very fine arrangements of cut flowers by Air A. W. Pryce- Jones, and Mr D. E. Swain, Newtown. The other exhibitors were the Rev. T. Phillips, and Messrs Dicksons', Chester, whose exhibits included some of the finest tea roses seen at the show. The improvement all round was wonderful. Carrots, though few in number, were the best feature among the classes for competition, and potatoes, not far behind in merit, were exceptionally free from scab. There was a decided advance in the cottagers' class, and especially in the section devoted to butter the competition was very keen. All the exhibits were good, and it is satisfactory to learn that the influence of the newly established dairy school is materially evident this year. Both in the make up and the salting there is a great improvement, which has rendered the butter much more marketable. In such a great poultry district it is lamentable that greater discretion was not shown in the selection of fowls for exhibition. Most of the exhibits were old and not up to the standard ex- pected. The collection of vegetables which secured Messrs Jones and Son's prize was ex- ceptionally fine, and the farm produce was of unusual merit, but, in a great many instances, exhibits which would, in the ordinary course, have taken first prize, were disqualified, because the competitors put too many heads in a bunch. The judges are very strict in this respect, and com- petitors next year would do well to remember this. The Show was largely patronised by the neigh- bouring gentry and there were present on the field Sir Pryce and Lady Pryce-Jones, Miss Pryce-Jones, Mr A W and Mrs Pryce-Jones, Sir Arthur Forwood, M.P., Lady and the Misses Forwood, Mr A C Hum- phreys-Owen, M.P., and Mrs Humphreys-Owen, Mrs and Mr J B Willans, the Misses Drummond, Mr J Naylor, Miss Naylor, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Hobson, Dr and Mrs Pnrchas, Air, Mrs, and Miss Powell (Plasybryn), Mr R E and the Misses Jones (Cefn Brvntalch), Dr Ray wood, the Rev T Phillips, the Rev Walter Davies, and Mr and Airs J E Poundley. The following were the officials :—Judges: Horti- cultural Exhibits, Messrs Wm Rothwell, Leighton Wm Jones, Garthmyl; J Lambert, Powis Castle. Farm Produce, Messrs F Langford, Court Calmore; W E Jones, Heightley. Children's Wild Flowers, Mrs Willans, Dolforgan Hall; Mrs Poundley, Black Hall. Butter and Poultry, Mr R Thomson, junr., Welshpool. Horticultural Stewards, Messrs J i Jones, E Edwards, T Alderson, T Jones, junr., Gilfach J Venables, T Jones, and F Newell. Sports and Races Officials: Judges—Foot and Cycle Races, Messrs C Norton, and T Watkin. Starter, Mr J H Jones. Timekeeper, Mr Wm Stokes. Referee, Mr A W Pryce-Jones. Official Handicapper, Air Charles Wheelwright. Judges of Trotting Matches, Pony Race, and Turn-outs, Messrs A D Dawson, anc^Jps Smith. Stewards, Messrs J Venables, Thos Aider- son, Richard Pryce, J H Stephens, J Jerman, F Morris. The Sports especially the horse races were watched by the large crowd with interest, and many of the events were well contested. The results are as follows:— 100 Yards boys' race, handicap (local)—1 E W Humphreys, 2 Owen Brown, 3 Tom Williams. 120 Yards flat race, handicap (open)—First heat, 1 J P Pugh, Oswestry C.L.B.F C., 2 Philip Randies, Shrewsbury Harriers. Second heat, 1 H C White, Welshpool F.C., 2 W Morris, Oswestry F.C. Final, 1JP Pugh, 2 H C White, 3 W Morris; time 11 four-fifths seconds. Quarter mile flat race, handicap (local)—1 M Breeze, Kerry F.C. (10 yards), 2 O S Bowen, New- town C.C. (scratch), 3 B Watkin, Oswestry F.C. (15 yards) one minute. One mile bicycle race, six miles radius, handicap -1 W C Jones, Newtown (60 yards), 2 P H Owen, Newtown (40 yards), 3 S H Adams, Newtown (scratch) 3 minutes 38 seconds. One flat race, handicap (open)—1 P Randies, 2 A J Middleton, Newtown, 3 A Latham, Newtown; time 4 minutes 43 4-5. 440 Yards flat race, handicap (open)—1 W Morris, Oswestry F.C., 2 H C White, Welshpool F.C., 3 P Randies, Shrewsbury Harriers. One mile bicycle race, handicap(open)—1J H Rees, Llandrindod C.C., 2 R Tilsley, Newtown C.C., 3 J Nixon, Llandrindod 3 minutes 17 seconds. 440 Yards obstacle race (local) scratch—1 0 S Bowen, Newtown C.C., 2 M Breeze, Kerry F.C., 3 J H Jones, Kerry F.C. Trotting match, about one mile (local)— 1 T Jones' "Prince," 2 J W G Pugh's "Jack," 3 J Venables' Farmer's Boy." Cne mile galloway race (open)—1 T Jones' Doctor," 2 R Powell's Fanny," 3 S 0 Miller's Forester 2nd time 2 minutes 17 seconds. Best turn-out (confined to a radius of 4 miles)- 1 R E W Savage, Glandulas, 2 F Watchorn, New- town, he T Jones, Brynllywarch. Trotting match, one mile (open)—1 R Ashton's Polly," 2 R E W Savage's Charlie," 3 AI Jones' Kitty time 3 minute. 10 one fifth second. At six o'clock the prizes were distributed. The Chairman (Mr T. Jones) regretted the absence of Mrs Naylor, but announced that she had appointed an able substitute in Mrs Willans, who always had evinced a great interest in the show, and who had expressed herself eminently pleased with the pro- ceedings that day. Mrs Willans then distributed the prizes amidst loud outbursts of cheering. Alusic was supplied by the Newtown Silver Band, which in the evening played for dancing. The followipg is a list of awards :— DIVISION T. COTTAGERS.— Collection of vegetables, 1 Thomas Brown. Carrots, 1 Sam Pryce, Kerry 2 T Brown. Scarlet runners, 1 Mrs Jones, Upper Brynllywarch; 2 T Brown. Kidney beans, 1 Mrs Trow, Spring- field 2 T Brown. Broad beans, 1 Mrs Trow, 2 T Pryce, Lodge. Peas, 1 T Pryce, 2 T Brown. Spring onions, 1 J S Pryce, 2 T Pryce. Autumn onions, 1 T Pryce, 2 J 8 Price. Parsnips, 1 J S Prvce, 2 T Brown. Parsley, 1 Airs Trow, 2 Joseph Edwards, Kerry. Turnips, 1 J P Edwards, Kerry 2 Mrs Trow. Early potatoes, 1 T Pryce, 2 Joseph Edwards. Late potatoes, 1 Mrs Trow, 2 T Pryce. Collection of potatoes. 1 T Pryce, 2 Jos Edwards. Red cabbage, 1 Sam Pryce, 2 J S Pryce. White cabbage, 1 T Brown, 2 W Bebb, Kerry. Cauli- flowers, 1 T Pryce, 2 T Brown. Celery, 1 Airs Trow, 2 T Brown. Lettuce, 1 Airs Trow, 2 T Newell, Kerry. Shallots, 1 Mrs Jones, Upper Brynllywarch 2 Mrs Trow. Savoy cabbages, 1 J S Pryce. Collection of herbs, 1 Jos Edwards, 2 Thomas Brown. Leeks, 1 J S Pryce, 2 T Brown. Vegetable marrow, 1 Mrs Jones, 2 Jos Edwards. Dessert apples, 1 Edmond Owen, Abermule; 2 Mrs E Jones, PeBaron Cottage. Kitchen apples, 1 Edmond Owen, 2 J Evans, Post Office. Ueseert pears, 1 E Bebb, Kerry. Kitchen plums, 1 Edmond Owen. Gooseberries, 1 Mrs Trow, 2 S Pryce. Asters, 1 J Evans, Post Office; 2 Jos Edwards. Dahlias, 1 Mrs Jones, Upper Brynllywarch; 2 T Brown. Roses, Jos Edwards. Stocks, 1 T Brown, 2 JOB Edwards. Perennials, 1 Airs Jones, 2 T Brown. Annuals, 1 Mrs Jones, 2 T Brown. Win- dow plantB, 1 T Pryce, 2 Mrs E Jones. DIVISION II. AMATEURS.—White cabbage, 1 John Bowen, Kerry 2 W R Thomas, Abermule. Red cabbage, 1 John Bowen, 2 T E Brown, Kerry. Savoys, 1 J Bowen. Autumn onions, 1 J Bowen, 2 A Mills, Caeshinkin. Spring onions, 1 J Jones, junr. Weston, 2 J Owen, Kerry. Shallots, 1 W Aiderson, Glanmeheli, 2 J Bowen. Leeks, 1 A Mills, 2 J Bowen. Turnips. 1 A Alills, 2 James Mackay, Springfield. Peas, 1 John Bowen, 2 J M Milnes, Kerry. Broad beans, 1 A Alills, 2 James Alackay. Scarlet runners, 1 A Mills, 2 J Bowen. Kidney beans, 1 W R Thomas, 2 A MIlls. Carrots, 1 J M Alilnes, 2 J Bowen. Parsnips, 1 John Bowen, 2 A Alills. Celery, 1 J Bowen, 2 J M Milnes. Cauliflowers, 1 W R Thomas, 2 J Bowen. Potatoes (early), 1 J Bowen, 2 J AI Milnes. Late potatoes, 1 J Bowen, 2 James Mackay. Collection potatoes, 1 W P Vaughan, 2 J Bowen. Collection of herbs, 1 A Andre x, 2 T E Brown. Vegetable marrows, 1 W R Thomas, 2 J Bowen. Kitchen apples, 1 J Bowen, 2 A Alills. Dessert pears, 1 W P Vaughan, 2 A Andrew. Gooseberries, 1 J Bowen, 2 John Owen. Asters, 1 A Andrew, 2 J Bowen. Dahlias, J Bowen. Roses, 1 J Bowen, 2 J M Milnes. Stocks, 1 J Owen, 2 W P Vaughan. Perennials, 1 J Bowen, 2 T E Brown. Annuals, 1 J Bowen, 2 T E Brown. Window plants, 1 J Bowen, 2 T Jones, Brynllywarch. DIVISION III. FARM PRODUCE.White wheat, ISO Aliller, Court; 2 Hugh Watkin, Cefncaled. Red wheat, 1 Joseph Venables, Penygelly; 2 John Venables, Penygelly. Barley, 1 John Venables, 2 J Lewis, Cwmmule. White oats, 1 J Lewis, 2 R Price, Man- llwyd. Black oats, 1 J Hamer, Gwenthrew; 2 J Lewis. Carrots, 1 Thomas Jones, Gilfach; 2 J Jones, Weston. Yellow turnips, 1 R Price, 2 John Venables. White turnips, 1 John Venables. Swedes, 1 R Price, 2 J Jones. Red mangels, 1 Edward Jones, Tybwl; 2 John Venables. Yellow mangels, 2 S 0 Aliller. Dressed fowls, 1 Hugh Watkins, 2 J Jones. Fresh butter, 1 Mary G McCreath, Trefeen 2 Cordelia Alderson; 3 Mrs Watkin, Cefn. DIVISION IV. Wild Flowers (under 14), given by Mr J B Willans, 1 Edith Trow, 2 Minnie McCreath, 3 Fanny White. Bees in hive, 1 Mrs Willans, Dolforgan; 2 J Evans. Honey (bottled), 1 J T Evans. Comb Honey, 1 J T Evans. DIVISION V. SPECIAL PRIZES.— (Confined to Brynllywarch, given by Airs Naylor), fresh butter, 1 Alary G McCreath, 2 Cordelia Alderson. Couple of fowls, 1 Mrs F Jones, Brynllywarch. (Confined to Cottagers), collection of vegetables, 1 Mrs Trow, 2 Sam Pryce. Collection of fruit, J S Pryce. (Con- fined to the Dolforgan Tenantry, given by Mrs Willans), butter (three half pounds), Hugh Watkins, Cefncaled. Dressed fowls, Jos Jones. Collection of potatoes (open), 1 Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones, 2 Airs Jerman. (Given by Messrs Jones and Sons), col- lection of vegetables, 1 John Bowen, 2 Mrs Willans, 3 A W Pryce-Jones. (Given by Daniel Bros, Norwich), collection of vegetables, John Bowen. (Given by Mr John Swain, Newtown), carrots, 1 Mrs Jones, 2 Jos Pryce, 3 T Pryce.

♦ "PRIDE AND PREJUDICE." A CARDIFF MAN'S CONVERSION. A remarkable statement appeared in the Press some time ago with reference to the people of Austria, which might also be applicable to those of this country. Professor Hertzky has calculated that all the physical wants and necessities of the whole population of the Austrian Empire could be produced by all the workers of that country being employed an hour and a half only every day. The picture is a pleasant one, although scarcely within reach of realisation in the present state of civilis- ation, and while theorists make interesting and plausible calculations of all kinds, and picture ter- restrial paradises, the average man finds himself in anything but an earthly paradise when he has bo work the allotted six days and probably a good portion of the seventh. It is not thereiore surpris- ing to find that many a young man has fallen by the wayside unable to maintain the unequal battle with the hard facts of life, and once having fallen behind the ranks finds it difficult to again get into step with the marching millions in the industrial army. That there are instances of this kind is proved by the history of the young man in one of the most flourishing and busy ports of the United Kingdom, whose account of his experience is given below. With the object of eliciting the particulars of such an interesting exception at first hand a re- presentative of the Cardiff Times called upon Mr George Hubert Thomas, who resides at 56, Burnaby- street, which is situated in one of the most thickly populated districts of Cardiff. Mr Thomas was nothing loth to enter into details. The fact is," aaid he, I am different from many insomuch that I cannot give the technical name of my illness, although I can tell you how 1 felt." Will you let me know what your symptoms were ? Certainly, and as a man who knows something of the medical profession I could best explain in a few words by saying that I suffered from general debility and complete loss of nerve power, which rendered my existence miserable." What is your occupation, and were you able to follow it?" I am now employed in one of the largest firms in Cardiff, and strange to say I was sufficiently strong to follow my occupation the whole time, but I was in such a state of nervous weakness and despondency that I felt completely indifferent to my surroundings, and life seemed hardly worth the living." Did you not seek medical advice ? Yes; I consulted a well-known medical man and I took his medicine, but it didn't have the slightest effect, and I was in quite as bad a state at the end as at the beginning." What was your next step ?" A friend of mine suggested that I should try Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People." And you did so ?" Well, not at once, for it was my parents' inten- tion to make me a chemist, and with that object I served some years in an apothecary's shop, and had imbibed the prejudice of the profession to any kind of patent medicine. However, my friend spoke so highly of the virtue of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills that I tried them, and fortunately for me with very beneficial results, two boxes effecting a cure." Was your illness of long duration ? Did it last a few weeks or months ?" I should rather say years and now I am happy to say I am as vigorous as a young turkey cock once more." Before leaving Mr Thomas, who is a young man 26 years of age, and who looked strong and robust and in the pink of condition, said that he hoped that the publication of the facts of his own ex- perience would be of benefit to the others, and would induce them to ignore any prejudice they may have, as he did himself, and take advantage of the medicine through whose instrumentality he had derived so much benefit. During blasting operations on Wednesday after-

noon for the purpose of removing portions of the wreckage of the Foudroyant embedded in Black- pool Bands a piece of oak was thruwn into the air, and falling upon Mrs Gates, of Stockton street, Manchester, killed her 011 the spot. At Dublin on Wednesday a woman named Maria Dunne, living at Inchicore, was charged with having caused the death of two children under her care, and with having neglected others. The Crown Solicitor said the prisoner was a baby farmer," and the case disclosed a shocking and barbarous state of things. A police sergeant gave evidence that when he visited the house øn Monday he found two children lying daad on the couch. There were four living children, the neglected condition of two of whom the witness described. One of the dead children was merely skin and bone. Medical evidence called was to the effect that both the dead children were emaciated. The death of one was attributed to malnutrition, caused either by im- proper feeding or want of feeding. The other child had also been neglected, but the doctor could not state the cause of death. The prisoner was re- manded. A labourer named William Viney, aged 72, was brought up at the Stratford Police Court on Satur- day afternoon, charged with the murder of three of his children, aged eleven, five, and two years re- spectively, and the attempted murder of his son Frederick, aged eight. It is stated that the man has become entranged from his wife, and has been tramping London streets with some of his childrea, sleeping at night in the London fields. On Friday week he sent to his wife's house for the youngest girl, aged two. At dusk he took his five children to a gloomy part of Leyton marshes, overshadowed by trees, for the purpose of spending the nigh*. The eldest lad, aged fourteen, is reported to have said that he dropped off to sleep, and woke up to find his father murdering the other children with a knife. He escaped himself, but when assistance arrived three of the other children were dead and the fourth was seriously wounded. The father wag arrested, and when told that he would be charged with the crime by the police said, Yes, quite right; I did not know that I had not finished Frederick." Again, before the magistrates, he confessed to killing the children. He was re- manded for a week.

WELSHPOOL. THE MEN'S BIBLE CLASS. The Rev J. Sawer presided at the monthly meet- ing of the Alen's Bible class on Sundav afternoon in the Church House, which was filled to its utmost capacity. In an address, illustrated hy diagrams, on the relation of the Hittites to the Israelites, whw exercised a striking influence over the destines of the lal ter nation, the Chairman said his cbject in giving the address was to do away with the popular idea that people who lived up to within a few centuries ago were simply barbarians. These people, more especially the Hittites from whom were descended the people of Europe, had a very high ideal, and an artistic expression of their ich-aH. they had their own writings and their own civiliza- tion. After referring to the amity and the cordial relationship which had existed" in all matters between the Hittites and the Israelites, and to the fact that the mothers of many famous sons of Israel were of the former race, the rev. gentleman said that all through the ages the nation had re- mained in dark obscurity, and it was left to the ■wisdom of God and to the English nation to dis- cover the glory of the Hittites. Several sacred solos were rendered by Miss Annie Northcroft and Mr H. Morris. At the close the Chairman on his own behalf and on the behalf of the Men's Bible class tendered his cordial thanks to Miss Northcroft, Mr Morris, and Air T. Maclwyn Price for their services. OPENING OF A NEW ORGAN. On Sunday last special services were held at the Wesleyan Church on the occasion of the opening of a new organ. About twelve months ago the members of the Church were called together to decide the question and were unanimouslv in favonr of an organ. Arrangements were at once made to solicit subscriptions. Air T. A. Basnett and Mr J. Pryce Jones were elected secretaries, and Mr T. Hughes and Mr Grindley, treasurers. The Rev J. Kendrew at the time pledged himself to collect one thousand shilling pieces apart from larger sums he might receive and he has collected about eight hundred in addition to about £20 col- lected in other ways. At Christmas a sale of work took place, a sum of £52 being realised. The church is also indebted to Mr F. Howarth, Guils- field, for valuable assistance. Several other members worked energetically towards the end in view, and on Sunday they were pleased to see their efforts crowned with success. Before Sun- day a small debt on the organ required to be wiped off, and we are authorised to state that the collection during the day which were very good, more than cleared the amount, so that the organ is now free of debt. The organ itself is comparatively small, but of a beautiful tone and cost £200, The case is neatly designed and the pipes are decorated. The following is a description of the organ. Great organ C. C. to G.—56 notes, 1 open diapason (large scale), 8 ft. metal, 56 pipes; 2 claribel flute, 8 ft. metal, 56 pipes; 3 dulciana (bass number 2), 8 ft. metal, 56 pipes; 4 principal, 4 ft. metal, 56 pipes 5 wald flute, 4 ft. metal, 56 pipes. Two combination pedals to great organ. Pedal organ C. C. C. to F 30 notes. Tubular pneumatic action to pedal organ. Six bourdon (full tone), 16 ft. wood, 30 pipes. Swell organ C.C. to G 56 notes, 7 open diapason, 8 ft. metal, 56 pipes 8 echo gamba (grooved bass) 8 ft. metal, 56 notes; 9 vois celestes, 8 ft. metal, 56 pipes; 10 gemshorn, 4 ft. metal, 56 pipes 11 oboe, 8ft metal, 56 pipes. Couplers Twelve, swell to great; 13, great to pedals; 14, swell to pedals; 15, swell octave. Two combination pedals to swell organ. Horse shoe pedal for great to pedal couplex. The special preacher for last Sunday was the Rev H. B. Clough, Shrewsbury, who preached morning and evening. In the afternoon the chapel was filled when Air F. C. Payne, organist of St. John's, Shrewsbury, gave an organ recital. The follow- ing was the programme: War march of the priests," Andante in C minor," recitation Ye people rend your hearts," solo If with all your hearts," Air Dan Jones; La Carita," The better land," Abbey march," duett 0 lovely peace," Mrs Kendrew and Mrs Twist; Andante in A minor," The lost chord," Silver trumpets," solo "But thou didst not leave," Mr Dan Jones; "Marche des Jacobins," "Hallelujah chorus" (Messiah.) The organ is erected in the position recently occupied by the pulpit which has been brought forward. TOWN COUNCIL.—THURSDAY. Present: Colonel Twyford (Mayor), presiding, Councillor W. Forrester Addie (Ex-Mayor), Alder- men G. D. Harrison, C. E. Howell, and T. Rowley Morris; Councillors D. Jones, J. P. Jones, C. Shuker, C. T. Pugh, T. S. Pryce, W. Humphreys, and T. Griffiths, with Mr E. Jones (Town Clerk), Dr. Marston (Medical Officer), Mr G. Snook (Surveyor), and MrT. A. Basnett (Collector). MEDICAL OFFICER'S HALF-YEARLY REPORT. Dr. Marston submitted his report for the half- year ending 30th June, as follows:—"I beg to lay before you a brief report iu regard to the health and sanitary state uf the borough during the first six months of the present year. During that period 57 deaths have been registered, giving a death rate of 17'5 per 1,000 of the whole population of the borough against one of 13'8 in the corresponding munths of last year, and one of 16'8 in 1896. The number of births recorded is 70, 31 males and 39 females, the increase to the population therefore is 13 as compared with 34 in the same months of last year. The death rate during the first six months now under review is higher than that of the corres- ponding months of last year, and may partly he accounted for by an outbreak of influenza, which occurred during the months of January and February in the town of Pool and surrounding district with more or less severity, and caused the deaths of five persons. I note the marked increase in infant mortality as compared with former years. Twenty infants have succumbed before reaching the age of twelve months, a rate of [285'7 per 1,000 deaths registered that is to say, that out of 11,000 children born, 285 die before arriving at the age of one year. There is no doubt that ttus high infantile mortality would be much diminished if the mothers amongst the poorer and labouring classes had a better knowledge of tending the young children under their care, and practice more attention and cleanliness in hand feeding, so prevalent amongst them. I think if some slight instruction on this head could be given to the elder girls in our elementary schools, the time would not be found to have been wasted. There has been very little zymotic disease since the com- mencement of the year, with the exception of influenza above recorded, which accounted for five deaths under this heading. I must again beg to call your attention to the unsatisfactory scavenging arrangements which still exist, in the town. On previous occasions I have strongly condemned the system of carting away the refuse from the various ashpits and middens through the main streets of the town at any hour of the day. This ought certainly to be undertaken during the early hours of the morning only, for it is not only objectionable but a well-known source of danger to public health. —Air J. P. Jones proposed that the report be re- ferred to the Sanitary Committee. It contained important matters which should receive their serious attention.—Air W. Forrester Addie seconded. The scavenging arrangements required immediate attention.—The proposition was agreed to. ARE THEY HAWKING ? The Mayor drew attention to complaints made that some persons were in the habit of going about the houses to sell articles on the fair day.—Alderman Charles E. Howell moved that the Market Committee be asked to consider the matter.—Air T. S. Pryce gave it as his opinion that more articles were sold outside the market than inside on market day.—Mr William Humphreys seconded the motion, which was passed. APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL OFFICKR AND INSPECTOR. Air C. E. Howell proposed that Dr. Alarsfcon be re-elected Medical Officer. He had drawn up very careful reports, which had been read with advantage.—Alderman T. R. Morris seconded the proposition, which was unanimously passed.—Air G. fckiook was aiso unanimously re-elected inspector. SANITARY, WATER, AND SEWERS' COMMITTEE. A meeting of this committee was held on the 2nd August, under the chairmanship of 4lderman Howell. The amended plans of filter beds furnished by the engineer were laid before the committee, and it was resolved to submit them to the Earl of Powis in order to ascertain whether there was any objection thereto on his Lordship's behalf. The committee recommended in view of the increased expenditure to meet the supply of water to the Cambrian Railways Company new terms of agree- ment should be put forward, and the chairman of the committee was requested to confer with the railway authorities on the subject, and report to the next meeting of the committee. As to leakageB the plumbers book was examined to the date of the meeting and was found to contain entries of work done to about 120 cases. In the few cases of private repairs the financial clerk was directed to apply and collect the cost from the owners of the respective properties. The committee further re- commended that in the case of new works the weight of the lead piping should be increased in accordance with the scale as now amended and that the depth of the pipes laid be increased to two feet. As to Lledan Brook the Surveyor feported that the cleansing of the brook had been com- menced. A communication was received from Mr Beddow stating that the injury to the meter at his property in Berriew street was caused by frost. The Town Clerk was directed to reply calling Mr C Beddow s attention to an irregularity on his part in removing the meter.—Alderman Howell, in moving the adoption of the report, said that in regard to the plans of the filter beds he hoped to hava a meeting on the ground in the course of the next day or two in order to have everything settled. As to the railway company he had com- municated with the Engineer and the General Manager (Air Denniss) but as they were away from home an interview could not be arranged. Now they were at home. and after seeing them he would report to the Sanitary Committee. Relative to the pipes, it was clear that the pipes were nor. laid deep enough as shown bv the damage occasioned by frost a few years back.—Air C. T. Pugh seconded the adoption of the report which was agreed to. THE SMITHFIELD. The Land Committee reported in regard to the settling room at the Smithfield, that the tender of Mr Evan Davies, builder, was the lowest and they recommended its adoption. The Committee who visited the Smithfield recommended that the pens, &c., should be thoroughly cleansed on the afternoon of the fair.—Report adopted. THE MARKET HALL AND THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. The Alarket, Land and Buildings Committee recommended that the whitewashing of the Market Hall should at once be proceeded with, it being provided for in the estimates. They also recom. mended that the Public Library ceiling and paint- ing be attended to. The Mayor, in moving the adoption of the report, said the matter had been referred to the Finance Committee and provision had been made in the estimates for the work.—Mr J. P. Jones seconded, and the report was adopted. DAMAGED CHAIRS. The above committee further reported that they were informed that the chairs hired to the Horti- cultural Society Committee had been returned in a damaged condition in consequence of being left in the rain. They recommended that the committee of the show be requested to re-varnish the chairs.— The report was adopted. FINANCE COMMITTEE. This committee reported that they had met on August 12th, Alderman Rogers, presiding. A list of bills was gone through and examined. They were recommended to be paid, with the exception of a bill for 17s presented by the surveyor for post- ing to Castle Caereinion, which was referred to the Council. The collector (Mr Basnett) reported that he had collected £94 3s 3d arrears of last year's rates, leaving £18 4s 6d still outstanding. The collector was instructed to take proceedings forth with agairlst all persons in arrear. A letter was read from Mr G. H. Morgan in regard to taking up the £1,000 part of Mrs.Sergeant's mort- gage. The committee recommended the accept- ance of same, and that heques be drawn accord- ingly. The monthly summary of bank transactions was read. It appeared that the credit balance on August 12tb, borough fund account, was JE147 16s 4d, and the urban sanitary account, debit balance £465 3s Od.—In regard to the bill presented by the Surveyor for posting, Mr T. S. Pryce said the charge was excessive.—The Sur- veyor was called to explain it. He said he had an attendant with him and was kept at Castle Caereinion for several hours.— While not going so far as to propose an amendment, Mr Pryce strongly objected to the charge. The bill was then ordered to be paid, and the report was adopted. PROPOSED RIFLE RANGE. Air G. D. Harrison asked if a report had been received from the Rifle Range Committee. The reports of Committees had been read but he had not heard a report from that committee.—The Clerk said correspondence was going on between the committee and Mr Stockton, owner of Heldre Hit!, and also with the War Office on the subject.—Mr Harrison thought an interview would perhaps be more satisfactory. If the committee saw Mr I Stockton they would be more likely to fuither the object in view. The question was one of much importance to the town and one in which the Council should do their utmost. He believed the public feeling was in favour of having a range.— Alderman Morris seconded the proposition, which was carried. UNSATISFACTORY STATE OF THE TOWN. Mr Harrison drew attention to the disreputable condition of the streets and the footpaths, as well as the sewers and gutters. The condition of Raven street was such as should receive immediate attention. The condition of the whole town should also be considered. It was dangerous to the health of the town, in whose interest the Council should take steps to improve its sanitary condition.— Alderman Howell said the matter had cropped np on the medical officers report, and had been referred to the Sanitary Committee for con- sideration and report. That was before Mr Harrison had entered the room.—Air Harrison said he had to apologise for his late arrival.—The Mayor read the portion of the medical officer's report dealing with the scavenging arrangements and the system of carting away refuse.—Air Addie spoke in favour of considering the whole question.—The Mayor said he had visited the Market Hall the day after the market, when it had not been cleared. That question should also be considered by the committee.—Eventually it was decided that the Sanitary Committee should report upon all the matters. THE YEAR'S EXPENDITURE. The Mayor said there was a report current that there had been extraordinary expenditure of late. As a matter of fact, however, the expendi- ture in 1897 was £3,901. Taking out the extra- ordinary expenditure for the Llanfair Light Railway the payments this year were only £3,388.

LLANGYNOG. WEDDING.—On Saturday week, Mr J. O. Reese, headmaster of the Board School was married to Miss Lena C. Owen, Lilian Dyfi, eldest daughter of Mr H. F. Owen, Board School, Glandovey. The wedding took place at the C. 1\1. Chapel, Llanfyllin. The Rev J. Richards, pastor, officiated in the presence of Air T. Edwards, registrar. The wedding march was nicely played by Mrs Williams. Miss Reese, Board School, and Aliss Jennie Owen, Glan- dovey, acted as bridesmaids, whilst Mr R. Reese, Llawryglyn, acted as best man. The bride who was given away by her father wore a dress of cream silk trimmed with cream chiffon and lace, and carried a lovely boquet of white exotics and orange blossoms. The bridesmaids wore dresses of cream cashmere with cream hats and pink roses. After the ceremony they returned to the Wynnstay Hotel, where an excellent breakfast had been provided by Mr and Mrs Swain, and where a number of friends and relatives joined. Among the guests were, Mr and Mrs Owen, Glandovey (father and mother of the bride), Mr and Mrs Roberts, Llangynog, Mr R. Reese, Mr T. Edwards, the Rev J. Richards, etc. After the breakfast the happy pair left by the 1-30 p.m., train for Liverpool en route for the Lake district with the congratulations and best wishes of their friends. Many valuable presents were receivad.

BISHOP'S CASTLE. AGRICULTURAL SHOW.—At this annual show lass week, the Bishop's Castle Society, as on former occasions, arranged a block test competition, a live bullock and a sheep being provided to judge as to their dead weight. The charge being Is each person for the bullock and sixpence for the sheep. Neither of them had been weighed on machine before hand. Seventy-four persons competed, and the ox was afterwards killed and weighed by Air W. E. Lamb, butcher, under the supervision of a com- mittee. The bullock was found to weigh 642 pounds. The examination of tickets showed the following results:—That one person judged the exact weight, 16 pounds per quarter, another one 161 pounds, four others 163 pounds per quarter, eleven were on an average within two pounds each of the exact weight, and 36, half the number com- peting, were on an average slightly under six pounds each, from the actual dead weight of the animal. Putting the value of this beef at 6d per pound, the animal comes to JE16 2s Od, and on this basis we find, that eleven persons by hand guessed within a shilling of this value, and 36 competitors within, on an average 2s lljd each. In the sheep jmdging also we find, that with 56 entries, and the sheep weighing dead 8 pounds, one person guessed the exact weight, another 8°¡i pounds, and seven other persons came within half a pound of the exact total dead weight. Thus eight would be within 3d each of the value and 14 within about 6d each of the correct value. This record of judging is surely somewhat remarkable, and certainly 180 credit to the judgment of the Bishop's Castle farmers.

CAERSWS. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The fortnightly meeting of the Board should have been held on Wednesday, but as a sufficient number of Guardians did not attend to form a quorom no business could be transacted. The members who attended were :— Mr R. Evans (vice-chairman), Alessrs D. Jones, Alathew Davies, D. T. Francis, and E. Powell. The absence of the members is accounted for by attractions at Shrewsbury, Builth, and Carno, and also harvesting operations.

BERRIEW. PETTY SESSIONS.—In our report last week we should have stated that Dr Moreton gave evidence in the case of assault and not Dr Marston.