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NEWTOWN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
NEWTOWN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. SHOW AND FETE ON THE DOLERW GROUNDS. The fifth annual show of the above Society was held on Thursday on the Dolerw Grounds, kindly pot at the disposal of the committee by Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones. That important factor in the success of the show—the weather—upon which so much depends, was gloriously fine, and had the members of the committee to choose the best day of the year, Thursday last, from many points of view, could not have been surpassed. The committee are fortunate also in having the use of Dolerw Grounds, for the beautifully situated and nicely wooded grounds are in themselves sources of great attraction. The Newtown Band (under Bandmaster Reynolds) dis- coursed sweet music throughout the afternoon. The show is managed by a business-like committee, and not often do we see a show better managed than last Thursday's exhibition. The presidents of the Society are Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones and Mr A. C. Humphreys-Owen, M.P.; chairman of com- mittee, Mr K Powell; vice-chairman, Mr G. H. Ellison hon. treasurer, Mr G. M. Evans, N. P. Bank. The Society has retained the services of Mr Ernest C. Morgan, the Crescent, as secretary. Mr Morgan has excellent business qualities, which were of much advantage to the show. The following were judges and other afficials:- Judes Horticultural exhibits, Messrs RJ Charlton, Doldowlod Hall Gardens; A Higginson, Milford Hall Gardens; William Jones, Garthmyl Gardens; and J Norman, Berthddu Gardens. Table decorations, Mrs Proctor, Tybrith; Mrs Robinson, Aberhafesp RaIl; and Miss Howell, Rhiewport. Cottage gardens, Messrs A Higginson, Milford; and J Nor- tnan, Berthddu. Farm produce, Messrs E Elwell, Neyoddfraith R Morgan, Bahaillon and E Woos- cam Savage, Glandulas. Honey, Mr Spence, New- town. Butter and poultry, Mr R Thomson; Welsh- pool. Horticultural committee, Messrs A Higginson, Hollyoak, J Lawson, T Lloyd, J Oliver, G Shute, R H Smith, and Evan Jones. Horse leaping, turn- outs and pony race, Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, Bart. Dr Hammond Williams, Oswestry and Mr E Green, The Moors. Bicycle Races (under N.C.U. Rules. Permit granted by Liverpool Centre), Mr M Woosnam find Mr W E Pryce-Jones. Cycle gymkhana, Mrs E Powell, Plasybryn; Miss Robin- son, Aberhafesp Hall, and Rev G D Roberts. Decorations, Miss Haig. Clerk of the course, Mr C M Kershaw. Clerk of the scales, Mr F W Watchhorn, F.R.C.V.S. Starter, Mr W C H Jones. Handisapper of bicycle races, Mr H P Ellis, Liver- pool. Stewards, Messrs H E Breese, A S Cooke, A D Dawson, E C Jones, Lewis Jones, P W Jones, F R Lloyd, T Norton, W E Pryce-Jones, W F Richards, and F W Watchorn, F.R.C.V.S. Judge of dogs, Mr L P C Astley, South port. Stewards, Messrs F W Cooke, W G Cottle, J R Jones, D Morgan, and Rd. Morris. Admission Committee, Messrs Morley E Park, A Marston, J H Jones, G G Trow, W Pryce, G H Ellison, G M Evans, R Goodwin, D E Swain, R H Lloyd, W Roberts, R Owen Jones, Morgan Morris, T C Cross, E Vaughan, and Sergt-Major Gibson. A pleasing spectacle on the field was a tent erected by the local branch of the St John Ambu- Jance Association. Inside was a bed and the St. John Ambulance Regulation Stretcher, and litter complete, together with all other necessaries in case of emergency. Fortunately there was no need for the assistance of the members of the Associa- tion, although it may be said that the stretcher on one occasion served a good purpose. The fact that there happened to be no need for the tent and first aid will not lessen the credit and the thankfulness due from the public to the members of the Associa- tion, and to Mr Kershaw, Croesawdy, and Sergt. Morgan in particular. This inception on show grounds should certainly be encouraged by local committees. It is hoped that the collecting box was also well filled. The exhibits numbered nearly 1,200 in the Horti- cultural portion of the show alone, which is in excess of the exhibits of last year. Some readers read with suspicion and hesitation of the increased number of exhibits from year to year. This shows that these shows are doing an immense amount of good and are getting more popular every year. The prize list had been divided into various classes to suit all grades of householders, and to make the competition as fair as possible. Exhibitors felt that every fair play was extended to them. Divi- sion A was for gentlemen's gardeners only, whilst Division 2 was for amateurs." The ambiguous term was explained to mean persons not regularly employing as gardeners or who employed a man Who attended to other work besides that in the garden. Division 3 was for Cottagers of JE12 rental. The tasteful division of the prize list must tell favourably upon the number of exhibits. In the dog section the show was well patronised and the classes well filled. The fact that there were 20 entries in the puppy class will go far to demon- strate the popularity of that branch of the show. A glance at tbe catalogue will show that there were exhibits from all parts of England and Wales. There were on the field some very fine dogs, amongst them a number of the English champion winners which were beating and were being beaten. The first prize in the class for puppies under 12 months old was gained by a very fine Irish terrier bitch of very good promise belonging to Mr Houlker, Accrington, which was valued at £1,000. Collies were not only highly spoken of by the jedges but greatly admired by the public. The first prize was taken by Hereford Nero, £500, a dog of which Mr R. Millar, Hereford, may well bo proud. Mr Cole- man, bhrewsbury, took second place with Smeth- cote Marvel. Amongst the local exhibitors who are honourably mentioned are Mr T. Steadman (Dinas Mawddwy), Messrs S. Hamer and Sons (Llanidloes), and Mr Oliver Owen (Newtown). The fox terriers Were especially good, Mr C. Houlker again taking first prize in both classes with very valuable dogs, both valued at £1,000 each. Mr Hesketh Pearson, Whitchurch, and Mr John Coleman, Shrewsbury, took second prizes respectively. The terriers were one of the principal features of the show. The class for any variety (dog or bitch under 251bs) was a difficult one to make the selection of the best dog but there can scarcely be any doubt that the dog shown by Mr C. Houlker, Accrington, was the best. A Welsh terrier, Dinas Cymry 95, by Messrs P. and S. Gotto, a winner at several local shows was the second. In the other class of dogs over 251bs weight, Mrs Preston, Ellel, with Prince came first with a dog which was greatly admired. In the Selling Class Mr Houlker again took first prize, who, it may be said, is a well known and successful exhibitor. The Local Classes (confined to a radius of 15 miles) were well filled, the principal winners being Jack Jones, Llanidloes; F. E. Birch and T. B. Lloyd, Newtown; and Mrs Adams, Welshpool. Generally the dogs in the Local Classes were very fine. The horticultural show was also very successful. Potatoes were exceptionally good. Other exhibits worthy of mentioning are the carrots, runner beans, onions, parsley, parsnips, turnips, leeks, and shallots. The collection of vegetables well merited first prize. Apples, pears, and plums were not out of the common, but in the cut flowers division the show of dahlias and cactus was very good. The three prizes offered by the Society for the best cultivated garden in the parishes of Newtown and Llan- llwchaiarn were money well spent. We should like to see a keener competition for these prizes and the prizes offered augmented. The table decorations were very tasteful. Inside the show tent were the representatives of various florists and seedsmen, such as Dicksons, Chester, &c. Sir Pryce Pryce., Jones seut in a collection of very fine potatoes. Amongst those present on the ground were Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones (president) and Lady Pryce- Jones, Lieut.. Colonel E. Pryce-Jones, M.P., Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, Bart., Mr R. Williams- Wynn. and nearly all the local gentry. It is said that the attendance at the show was larger than at any previous show, and that the show will be a record one. The tents were erected by Mr John Pilot, Newtown, and the gronnd was laid by Mr George Hawkins. The caterers were Mr W. Stokes, New Inn, and Mrs Williams, Kerry road. Mr Stokes also catered for the squadron dinner. The following is a list of the prize winners.
HORTICULTURAL SHOW.
HORTICULTURAL SHOW. DIVISION A. Open to gentlemen's gardeners only. Group of foliage and flowering plants, 1 Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones, (gardener Mr R. Shute); 2 E Powell, Plasybryn, (gardener Mr II Edwards). Collections of vegetables, 1 Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones, 2 Miss Brisco, 3 E Powell, Newtown. Collection of fruit, 1 the Misses Howell, 2 Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones, 3 E Powell. Collection of cut flowers, 1 Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones, 2 E Powell, 3 Missses Howell. DIVISION B (Amateurs). VEGETABLES.—Cabbages, 1 E Elwell, Neuadd- frith; 2 C T M Taj lor. Red cabbage, 1 T H Pugh, 2 E Elwell. Cauliflowers, 1 J A Price, Caersws,2 T H Pugh. Onions, 1 James Jones, Crescent street; 2 0 S Bowen, Kerry. Garden Turnips, 1 0 S Bowen, 2 S II Brown, Llandrinio. Peas, 1 S H Brown, 2 0 S Bowen. Broad beans, 1 0 S Bowen, 2 J Owen, Kerry. Runner beans, 1 T H Pugh, 2 D E Swain. Dwarf French beans, 1 E Elwell, 2 J A Price. Carrots, IDE Swain, 2 TH Pugh. Par- snips, 1TH Pugh, 2 0 S Bowen. Celery, ] T H Pugh, 2 E Elwell. Lettuce (cabbage), 1 J A Price, 20 S Bowen. Lettuce (cos), 1 0 S Bowen,2 T H Pugh. Onions (spring), 1 James Jones, 2 0 S Bowen. Kidney potatoes, 1 E Elwell, 2 Rev E W Brown, Montgomery. Round potatoep, 1 Rev E W Brown, 2 W H Evans. Vegetable marrow, 1 J A Price, 2D E Swain. Cucumber, 1 J A Price, 2 E El we11. Beet, 1 S H Brown, 2 W H Evans. Leeks, IDE Swain, 2 T H Pugh. Shallots, 1 James Jones, 2 W Allen, Rose Cottage. Tomatoes, IDE Swain, 2 C M Kershaw, Croeswady. Three distinct varieties of potatoes, 1 Mrs M Taylor, Rock. Col- lection of vegetables, 1 J A Price, 2 T II Pugh. FRUIT.—Dessert apples, 1 E Elwell, 2 S H Brown. Kitchen apples, 1 E Elwell, 2 J Watkin. Kitchen pears, 1CM Kershaw, 2 Rev E W Brown. Dessert pears, 1 E Rev E W Brown. Dessert plums, 1 E Pugh, 2 S H Brown. Kitchen plums, 1 E Pugh, 2 E Elwell. White gooseberries, 1 W H Evans, 2 J A Price. Red gooseberries, 1 P Pritchard, 2 W H Evans. Red currants, 1 J A Price. 2 Rev E W Brown. Black currants, 1 S H Brown, 2 J Owen, Kerry. Raspberries, 1 O S Bawen. Grapes, IDE Swain. Apricots, 1 E Pugh, 2 H Brown. Plate of nuts, 1 Capt Walker, Dolguan; 2 D E Swain. Collection of fruits, 1 E Pugh, 2 S H Brown. CUT FLOWERS.—Asters, 1 J Watkin, 2 P Prit- chard. Dahlias, IDE Swain, 2 0 S Bowen. Roses, 1 J Watkin, 2 J A Price. Stocks, 1 Rev E W Brown, 2 J A Price. Perennials, IDE Swain, 2 Rev E W Brown. Annuals, 1 Rev E W Brown, 2 D E Swain. Pansies (12 varieties), IDE Swain, 2 J A Price. Carnations and picotees, 1 Capt Walker, 2 P Pritchard. Bouquet of flowers, 1 Capt Walker, 2 P Pritchard. Sweet peas, IDE Swain, 2 Mrs M Taylor, Rock. African marigolds, 1 Rev E W Brown. 2 S H Brown. FLOWERING PLANTS.—Flowering plants, 1 Capt Walker, 2 E Elwell. Miscellaneous plants, 1 C M Kershaw, 2 E Elwell. DIVISION C—Cottagers. VEGETABLES.—Carrots, T B Bellis, Commercial street; 2 Owen Brick, 3 W Evans, Crescent street. Scarlet runners, 1 R Jones, New Church street; 2 0 Bric, 3 W Evans. Dwarf Fiench beans, 1 W Evans, 2 O Brick, 3 J Bevan, Park street. Bread beans, 1 0 Brick, 2 T Brown, Kerry; 3 R Jones. Peas, 1 J Richards, School Lane; 2 W H Jones, 3 J Lloyd, Forden. Autumn onions, 1 W Evans, 2 W Tallis, Sheaf street; 3 R Williams, Crescent street. Pot of parsley, 1 R Jones, Mount Pleasant; 2 W Evans, 3 J Bevan. Parsnips, 1 T B Bellis, 2 W Evans; 3 R Jones. Turnips, 1 0 Brick, 2 W H Jones, 3 T Brown. Kidney potatoes, 1 J Richards, School House; 2 J P Williams, Montgomery; 3 Mr Jones, Upper Brynllywarch. Round potatoes, 1 0 Brick, 2 J Richards, 3 J P Williams. Cabbages, 1 J Richards, 2 H Slater, Pool road 3 W Tallis. Red cabbages, 1 R Evans, Caersws; 2 W Tallis, 3 R Williams. Cauliflower, 1TB Bellis, 2 Mrs Jones, 3 0 Brick. Celery, 1 R Jones, 2 0 Brick, 3 W H Jones. Lettuce, 1 0 Brick, 2 T Brown,3 J Richards. Lettuce, 0 Brick. Collection of vegetables, 1 W H Jones, 20 Brick, 3 R Jones. Vegetable marrow, 1 T Brown, 2 R Evans, 3 W H Jones. Cucumber, W H Jones. Leeks, 1 W Evans, 2 0 Brick. Beet, 1 0 Brick, 2 W Evans, 3 T B Ellis. Shallots, 1 R Swain, Pentre, Aberhafesp; 2 Mrs Jones, 3 J Hendson, Canal road. Spring onions, 1 0 Brick, 2 T BEllis, 3 W Evans. Collection of herbs, 1 E Davies, Frankwell, Newtown; 2 T Brown. Col- lectiou of three distinct varieties of potatoes, 1 T B Ellis, 2 0 Brick. FRUIT.—Dessert apples, 1 M Vaughan, Kilkewydd Mill; 2 Mrs Jones, Forden; 3 J Lloyd, Forden. Kitchen apples, 1 C F Evans, New Church street; 2 0 Brick, 3 Trow, Caersws. Dessert pears, 1 O. Brick, 2 Mrs Jones. Kitchen pears, 1 Mrs Jones, 2 J Lloyd, 3 H James, Forden. Dessert plums, 1 M Vaughan, 2 H James. Kitchen plums, 1 R Evans, Caersws; 2 H James, 3 Mrs Jones. Gooseberries, 1 W H Jones, 2 C Wood, Montgomery; 3 J P Williams. Red currants, 1 C Wood, 2 E Davies, Frankwell; 3 0 Brick. Black currants, 1 0 Brick. White currants, 1 0 Brick, 2 C Wood; 3 J P Wil- liams. Raspberries, 1 T Brown. Damsons, 1 Mrs Jones, 2 J Lloyd, 3 H James. Nuts, 1 Mrs Jones, 2 J Lloyd, 3 H James. Collection of fruit, 1 0 Brick, 2 Mrs Jones. CUT FLOWERS.—Asters, 1 0 Brick, 2 Mrs Jones. Stocks, 1 W H Jones, 2 W H Ellis. Show dahlias, 1 Mrs Jones. Cactus dahlias, 1 Mrs Jones, 2 P Jones. Hollyhocks, 1 W H Jones, 2 J Richards. Perennials, 1 Mrs Jones, 2 F P Jones. Annuals, 1 F P Jones, 2 J P Williams. Roses, 1 0 Brick, 2 T B Ellis. Pansies, 1 Mrs Jones, 2 F P Jones. Car. nations and picotees, 1 F P Jones, 2TB Ellis. Mangolds, 1 0 Brick, 2 W H Jones. Sweet peas, 1 Mrs Jones, 2 T Brown. Basket of wild flowers, grasses, and wild fruits, 1 Jane Jervis, Dolfor 2 Miss Powell, Plasybryn. Bouquet of wild flowers, 1 James Jervis. Collection of garden flowers, 1 F P Jones, 2 J P Williams. FLOWEKING PLANTS.—Fuchsia, 1 C Wood, J P Williams. Geranium, 1 C Wood. Window plant, 1 M Vaughan, 2 J P Williams. Ditto, 1 M Vaughan, 2 J Lloyd, Forden. Best cultivated garden in the parish of Newtown or Llanllwchaiarn, 1 0 Brick, 2 F H Pugh, 3 W H Jones. DIVISION D. HONORARY VEGETABLES. French beans, 1 R Williams, Celynog. Carrots, 1 R Williams, do. Kidney potatoes, E Powell, Plasybryn. Round potatoes, E Powell. Vegetable marrow, E Powell. DIVISION E. Floral dinner table decoration (without silver), 1 Mrs Harold Palmer, Tymawr; 2 Miss S Swain, Caersws. Lady's spray, 1 Mrs Harold Palmer, 2 H Edwards, Plasybryn; vhc Miss Brisco. Gentle- man's buttonhole, 1 H Edwards, 2 Miss Pryce-Jones, Dolerw vhc Mrs Harold Palmer. DIVISION F. HONEY.—Exhibition of bees iu observatory hire, J P Evans, Kerry. Run or extracted honey, equal first, J Bowen, Llandinam, and J F Evans, Kerry. Honey in comb, J Bowen, Llandinam. Bees' wax, J F Evans, Kerry. DIVISION G. FARM PRODUCE (Confined to a radius of 10 miles from Newtown).—Wheat, 24 heads, 1 J Watkin, Berriew; 2 G B Morgan, Dolfor. Barley, 1GB Morgan, 2 Thomas M'Creath, Trefan, Kerry. White oats, 1GB Morgan, 2 S 0 Miller, Abermule. Black oats, 1GB Morgan, 2 J E Morgan, Upper Rhvn. Carrots, ISO Miller, 2 J E Morgan. Yellow turnips, 1 D Lewis, Scafell; 2 G B Morgan. White turnips, 1 D Lewis, Scafell. Swede turnips, 1 E Morris, Rock; 2 T M'Creath. Red mangold wur- zels, ISO Miller, 2 E Morris. Yellow mangold wurzels, 1 J Watkin. 2 S 0 Miller. Salt butter, 1 T M'Creath, 2 Mrs G B Morgan. Fresh butter, J Pryce, Cefnaire; 2 A Andrews, Glyn, Bettws. Couple of dressed fowls, 1 W G Cottle, Broad street; 2 J E Morgan, Upper Bryn. Couple of dressed ducks, 1 J E Morgan, 2GB Morgan, Dolfor. White eggs, 1GB Morgan, 2 Miss Jones, Middle Scafell. Brown eggs, 1 Miss Jones, Lower Brim- mon 2 J Watkin, Berriew. DIVISION H. SPECIAL PRIZES.—Collection of vegetables (given by Messrs Webb and Sons, W ordsley, Stourbridge), IDE Swain, 2 Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones; 3 Miss Brisco.' Collection of vegetables (given by Messrs Jones and Sons, Shrewsbury), 1 T H Pugh, Albion court, Newtown; 2 Miss Brisco, 3 Owen Brick, Bryn street. Twelve asters grown from Jones' Victoria or Jones' Comet variety, prize, silver medal, 1 J Watkin, Berriew. Cactus dahlias varieties (silver medal), 1 J A Price, Caersws. Show dahlias (silver medal), 1 John Davies, Rose cottage, Welshpool. Vases of sweet peas, 1 Miss Brisco. Collection of eight distinct kinds of vege- tables grown in an allotment held from the New- town Urban District Council, 1 James Jones, 10, Crescent street; 2 T H Pugh, Park; 3 R Jones, New Church street. DOGS. Open to all comers. Puppy (any variety under twelve months old), 1 Mr C Houlker, Avenue Parade, Accrington 2 Mr Tom Steadman, Dinas Mawddwy 3 (equal) Mr T H Harris, San Remo House, Llandrindod Wells; and Mr T Hesketh Pearson, Whitchurch; r Dr Raymond Snow, Caersws; vhc Mr John Coleman, Royal Vaults, Shrewsbury vhc T B Lloyd, Rose Villa, Newtown vhc Mr W A Walters, Broad Street, Presteign he Mr J Hamer, Bell Inn, Newtown; c Mr William Morgan, 10, Margaret Street, Pontygwaith near Ferndale. Collie (dog or bitch), 1 Robert Millar, St John's Mount, Bodenham Road, Hereford; 2 John Coleman, Shrewsbury; r T Steadman, Dinas Mawddwy; vhc Messrs S Hamer and Sons, Llan- idloes; he (equal) Oliver Owen, Kerry Road, Newtown; and W A Walters, Broad Street, Presteign. English setter (dog or bitch), 1 Tom Mace, Checkley Fields, Mordiford near Hereford; 2 T Steadman, Dinas Mawddwy; 3 F Birch, 8, Market Street, Newtown; r W E Pryce-Jones, Dolerw, Newtown; vhc Dd Davies, Dolhafren, Caersws. Spaniel (any variety), 1 Tom Mace, Hereford; 2 and he Mrs Adams, Maesmawr Hall, Welshpool; 3 C M Butler, Shirley Cottage, Church- stoke; vhc and he W A Walters, Presteign vhc E G B Watts, Woodlands, Llanbadarn; vhc Thomas Mumford, Short Bridge Street, Llanidloes. Smooth fox terrier (dog or bitch), 1 C Houlker, Accrington; 2 T Hesketh Pearson, Whitchurch; 3 Charles Strang, Shotton Hall, Shrewsbury; r nd vhc G Checkland Williams, Borth; vhc T B Lloyd, Newtown. Wire hair fox terrier (dog or bitch), 1 C Houlker, Accrington 2 John Coleman, Shrews. bury; 3 T Hesketh Pearson, Whitchurch; r T H Harris, Llandrindod Wells; vhc E A L Powell, Aberystwyth. Any other variety (dog or bitch), under 251bs weight, 1 C Houlker, Accrington; 2 Messrs P and S Gotto, Pentrelig, Aberdovey; 3 John Coleman, Shrewsbury; r J R Jones, Newtown vhc Wm Bruce, Moorwood, Leighton. Any other variety (dog or bitch), over 251bs weight, 1 Mrs Preston, Ellel, near Lancaster; 2 Mrs II G Powell, Shrewsbury, and T H Harris, Llandrindod Wells (equal) 3 Tom Mace, Hereford; vhc A D Dawson, Rock Cottage, Newtown. Selling class, nuder £5 (dog or bitch), 1 C Houlker, Accrington; 2 T Hesketh Pearson.Whitchurch, Salop; 3 T H Harris, Llandrindod Wells; r W G Cottle, Newtown; vhc (2) G Checkland Williams, Borth. LOCAL CLASSES, within a radius of 15 miles.— Collie (dog or bitch), 1 Jack Jones, Llanidloes 2 S Hamer and Sons, Llanidloes; 3 Oliver Owen, New- town r L P Marshall, Llanidloes; vhc R J Edmunds, Welshpool; he Miss M E Jones, Bishop's Castle. Setter (dog or hitch), any variety, 1 F E Birch, Market street; 2 W E Pryce-Jones, Dolerw 3 D Davies, Caersws; r R E Woosnam Savage, Glandulas; c R J Edmunds, Welshpool; c Col. J Davies-Jenkins, Llar.idloes. Terrier (dog or bitch) any variety, 1 T B Lloyd, Rose Cottage; 2 J Mor- gan, Llanidloes; 3 H E Breese, Unicorn Hotel; r James Davies, Kerry. Spaniel (dog or bitch) any variety, 1 Mrs Adams, Maesmawr Hall, Welshpool; 2 W G Cottle, Broad street; 3 E G B Watts, Wood- lands, Llanbadarn r J A Price, Caersws; vhc R T Harris, Bank Cottage, Montgomery; vhc C W Butler, Shirley Cottage, Churchetoke. Best dog in local classes, 1 F E Birch, Newtown. COMPETITIONS. HALF MILE BICYCLE RACE (Handicap), confined to a radius of 30 miles from Newtown. — In the first beat only three appeared on the course. Nixon was scratch man but he passed his two op- ponents after the first round. He won by just a couple of yards, Owen being second. The second heat brought forward five competitors. Rees, Llandrindod, was scratch man, and came in first, R. Tilsley, Newtown C. C. being a good second, running the first very closely. In this heat H. Nixon, Montgomery, bad to retire, his machine being injured by Adams running into him. In the final Nixon and Rees were scratch men. This was an exceedingly good race, Rees came in first, Nixon second, and Tilsley third. ONE MILE BICYCLE RACE (Handicap), confined to a radius ot 30 miles from Newtown.—The firs heat produced four competitors. The four kept in the starting position for the first three laps, Rees, Llandrindod, being scratch. At the end of the third lap he passed all runners and came in an easy first, W G C Jones, Llanidloes C.C., being second. In the second beat there were five entries, Nixon being scratch man. At the end of the third lap Owen, Tilsley, and Nixon had the running to them- selves, the two Adams (Forden and Newtown) fall- ing out. The result was in the balance until about half the last lap was covered when Nixon took first position, Owen coming in just a foot in front of Tilsley. This was a very exciting heat. There were four competitors in the final heat. Up to the end of the second lap the running was rather tame, but afterwards Rees and Nixon pushed nearer their fellow runners. In the last lap Rees got in front and maintained that position to the end, Owen coming in second, being followed by Jones and Nixon within a few yards. BEST FLORALLY DECORATED BICYCLE (open to ladies), 1 Miss Elsie, Von-Roe; 2 Miss Gladys Powell, Newtown. B-^st florally decorated mail cart, for children under 10 years of age, 1 Cissie Cottle, 2 Dora Downing, 3 Nellie Cottle, of New- town. CYCLE GYMKHANA.—Tilting at the ring, 1 A E Powell, 2 T R Rogers. Potato race, 1 H Morgan, 2 T R Rogers. Threading the needle, 1 R Tilsley, Newtown C.C.; 2 W G C Jones, Llanidloes, C.C. Tortoise race, 1 W G C Jones, 2 0 Edwards, C.C. Two MILE BICYCLE RACE (for the championship of the Newtown Cycling Club.) Great interest was centred in this race, and it proved to be an excellent one. The first prize was a silver chal- lenge cup of the value of £25, presentedlto the Club by the Raleigh Cycle Co., Limited, and a gold medal presented by Mr C. M. Kershaw; second prize gold medal, presented by the Newtown C. C.; third prize, gold centre medal, presented by the Newtown C. C. From the very Etart H. E. Moore kept first place and won a good race with a margin of seven yards over W. E. Jones who was closely followed by P. H. Owen. HORSE LEAPING upon tournament gronnd, con- fined to a radius of 15 miles from Newtown, first prize JE4, second £2 2s. The leaping was not of the very best order, 1 T. Phillips, Churchstoke 2 Richard Powell, Lawn, Beguildy. PONY RACE.— For ponies 13-2 hands or under, 1 S 0 Miller, Abermule 2 Messrs Williams and Leincoln, Llandysilio; 3 Frederick Andrews, Llan. badarn. TURN-OUTS.—Comprising a single horse (14 hands or under), and trap complete, open to those who have not won a first prize, equal 1st, E R Oweu, Nag's Head, and F W Watchhorn, F.R.C.V.S., 3 F W Watchhorn. Horse over 14 hands and trap complete. Some very good animals were exhibited in this competition, Mr E R Owen was first, Mr Smith, Glanhafren, second; Mr W H Langford, Chirbury Hall, third; Jones, Trelydan, vhc; M Woosnam, hc.
MILITARY TOURNAMENT OF THE…
MILITARY TOURNAMENT OF THE MONT. GOMERYSHIRE YEOMANRY CAVALRY. The second annual military tournament of the "C" Squadron, M.Y.C. took place in conjunction win the Show and Fete, by kind permission of Lieut. Cel. Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn. During the afternoon the tournament attracted large numbers of spectators who thoroughly enjoyed what proved to be most interesting competitions. Lieut.-Col. Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, Bart., and Captain R. Williams-Wynn were present, but Captain Vaughan was prevented from attending owing to illness in the family. The Horticultural Society contributed a good sum towards the prizes, but the bulk of the money was subscribed by the officers. The arrangements in connection with the tournament were carried out with conspicious ability by Regimental Sergt. Major A. W. Barratt, who was the hon. secretary. The names of the following should also be mentioned :—President, Capt. E G Williams Vaughan, commanding" C" Squadron; Committee, Lieut G Pritchard Rayner, W E Jones, Sergt C Miller, Sergt Major W Barnsdale, Sergt John Hamer, Corpl E Morgan, Corpl C Humphreys; Judges, Lieut-Col Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, Bart. Capt R W Williams-Wynn, Capt E G Williams Vaughan, Sergt Major Myhill, (Denbighshire Hussars), Sergt Major Jestico, (M.Y.C.); Clerk of the course, Sergt John Hamer. The following is a list of the awardsHeads and posts on the flat (confined to members of the Squadron who have not won a first or second prize), 1 Tr H J Evans, 2 Tr J J Jones, 3 Sergt E Jones. Heads and posts regulation course (open), 1 Q.M. T S Jones, 2 Tr H J Evans, 3 Sergt G J Gittins, S.Y.C. Tent pegging (open), ICE Edwards, S.Y.C.; 2 Sergt J R Thomas, 3 Sergt C Miller. Lemon cutting (con- fined to the Squadron), 1 Q.M. T S Jones, 2 Sergeant C Miller, 3 Trooper J J Jones. Saturday to Monday race, confined to the Squadron, 1 Tr H J Evans, 2 Sergt W E Jones, 3 Quarter- master T S Jones. Balaclava melee, confined to the Squadron, 1 (Reds) Troopers M Evans, J Griffiths, H J Evans, and Sergt C Miller. Wrestling for the English rose bare back, confined 1,0 the Squadron, 1 Corporal A Andrews, 2 Tr T Howell. Victoria Cross race, open, 1 Sergt J R Thomas, 2 Tr J R Davies, 3 Tr H J Evans.
CASTLE CAEREINION.1
CASTLE CAEREINION. PARISH COUNCIL. — Friday, present Messrs J. Holloway, chairman, R. E. Jones, J. Davies, R. Jones, D. Richards, E. Benbow, with H. J. Gittins, clerk. The Chairman thanked the council for the honour conferred upon him in electing him to be their chairman. — The unsatisfactory postal de- livery was again the subject of debate, and it was unanimously decided that the chairman and clerk communicate the fact to the Postmaster General, asking him to give the matter his attention.— An order was made upon the overseers for £2 to meet the expenses of the council. — The mover of the cycle question not being present it was decided to adjourn it to the next meeting.—Resolved that the Returning Officer's fee be paid.—The Clerk was in- structed to call the attention of the Surveyor to the urgent need of two ,footbridges near Llydan fawr.
CHURCHSTOKE.
CHURCHSTOKE. CHOIR OUTING.—The members of the Church Choir, accompanied this year by the bell ringers, had their annual trip on Saturday, through the liberality of the Vicar and Mrs White. They journeyed in brakes to Montgomery Station, and thence in a saloon carriage on one of the Royal Welsh Warehouse excursion trains to Aberystwyth. A very pleasant day was spent there, the weather being all that could be desired. — ♦
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LLANFYLLIN.
LLANFYLLIN. A DESERTER.—On Thursday week, before Mr J. Jones, William Humphreys was charged by P.C. D. Roberts with deserting from the 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers on May 24th.—Defendant was remanded to await an escort and the police officer was awarded £1 for his capture. CHOIR TRIP.—The choirs of the Parish Church and of All Saints' Church, Efelycwm, had their annual trip on Monday, when, accompanied by the Rector and the two wardens, they went by special train to Llandudno. The train left Llanfyllin station at 6.25 a.m. and arrived at Llandudno at 10.15. Many besides the choirs took advantage of this excursion, bringing the total number of the party up to about 160. On arriving at Llandudno the trippers soon scattered about to enjoy them- selves in their own several ways until dinner time when the choirs and some of their friends met at the Avondale Restaurant where a good substantial meal was heartily enjoyed. Tea was also partaken of later on at the same place. After tea the Rector (Rev T. Jones) said they were all very thankful to Messrs Thomas Jones and J. Deam for arranging such a pleasant outing and especially to Mr Thos. Jones for the trouble he had taken in making such admirable arrangements with the Railway Com- pany. They were also thankful to Mr N. B. Edwards for attending to the minor details and also to Mr and Mrs Swain, of the Wynnstay Hotel, for providing a hamperful of sandwiches, which were greatly appreciated on the journey to and from Llandudno. They were also indebted to those who had so kindly contributed to their fands. The weather was all that could be desired and all the party thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The home- ward journey was commenced at 8.40 p.m. and Llanfyllin was reached about 12.20. TOWN COUNCIL.—TUESDAY Present: The, Mayor (Alderman C. R.Jones), Aldermen John Jones and Ellis Roberts, Councillors R. H. Jones, William Ellis, T. B. Jones, J. P. Williams, Thomas Roberts. Richard Evans, David I Parry and Robert Jones, with Mr Thomas Edwards from the Town Clerk's office and Mr David Lloyd surveyor. REPORT OF MEDICAL OFFICER. The Medical Officer of Health reported that since the last meeting two cases of scarletina had occurred in the town, but they were now con. valesent. Disinfection had been carried out freely, and it was hoped that no fresh cases would occur. He also reported having examined the pro- posed site for a closet in the Market Hall, and said that he was of opinion that from its close proximity to the streets and the market stalls, it would very probably become a source of nuisance. He could not therefore recommend the Counsel to adopt the proposal. The report was adopted and the matter allowed to drop. Councillor William Ellis proposed that a urinal be erected in the most convenient place near the Town Hall this was seconded by Councillor R. H. Jones and a committee consisting of Councillors W. Ellis, R. H. Jones and J. P. Williams was appointed to select a suitable place, and to obtain full information on the subject SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor submitted his application for materials for the roads and a tender for making good the concrete work at Brook Abel. He asked for information as to where he was to get the re- mainder of stone required for Llanfyllin and Coed- llan main roads, and also the town streets. Stone could not be got from Lluast quarry unless the quarry was cleared. He recommended the council to purchase the broken stone at the Workhouse, which was of a better quality than usual. There were 50 or 60 tons of very good field stones at Tyntwll which could be carted to the upper part of Coedllan road. Referring to Abel bridge the surveyor stated that a good cover of stone is re- quired on the roadway over the bridge. The County Surveyor .being of opinion that this ought to be attended to forthwith. He thought that if a larger quantity of stone was put on now it would not set owing to the road being too hard and dry, and that they would be kicked about and become a great nuisance. REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. This committee reported that the expenditure for the month was £29 3s Id, being £6 6s less than for the corresponding month of last year. They recommended that the quantities of stone asked for by the Borough Surveyor be [allowed. They also recommended that the stone for Abel Bridge approach be purchased from the Guardians at the same price as was paid by the County Council. They further recommended that the following members be appointed a committee to make arrangements with Mr Lomax for the supply of stone from Penyffrydd Quarry, with power to expend not more than £5 in improving the road to Bryncoch, viz., Alderman John Jones, Councillors Thomas Roberts and William Ellis. Also that Mr Dugdale be informed that the Council are prepared to spend a sum not exceeding JE.3 in clearing Lluast Quarry. That the Surveyor employ labour to reo pair the concrete portion of Brook Abel under his supervision, and that the channel on the right hand side of Bridge-street from Trade Hall to the house occupied by G. Smith be repaired.—On the motion of Councillor R. H. Jones, seconded by Councillor Richard Evans, the report was adopted.—Coun- cillor T. B. Jones asked whether 12 months had ex- pired since the proposal to adopt the Notification of Infectious Diseases Act was rejected, and on being answered in the affirmative said he wished to give notice that he would at the next meeting move the adoption of that Act. He also gave notice that he intended moving that one of the In- spectors already holding office under the Council, be appointed Inspector under the Food and Drags Act. BOROUGH BREWSTER SESSIONS.—TUESDAY. Before Messrs J. Marshall Dugdale, C. R. Jones, John Jones and J. Lomax, D.C.C. Crowden was also present. The Deputy Chief Constable's annual report which was read by P.S. Meredith, stated that there were 12 fully licensed houses in the borough. One off-beer licence, and one wine licence. This gave one licensed house to every 125 of the population. Twenty-five persons were convicted of drunkenness during the year, this being an increase of three as compared with last year. One innkeeper bad been convicted during the year of a breach of the Sunday Closing Act and fined J65 including costs. He appended an objection, to the renewal of the licence, served upon the present holder. Games of rings and dominoes were played at several houses. —Mr F. H. Anderson, York, representing the Caer- gwrle Brewery Company, appeared in support of the application of Mr John Roberts for the renewal of the licence of the Old Cross Keys Inn, to which the police objected. Mr Anderson said the Directors of the Brewery Company had had the matter before them, and though they admitted that the offence committed by Mr Roberts was a grave one, yet inasmuch as he had been in occupation of the premises for eight years and had borne a most excellent character, the directors came to the conclusion that he could reasonably apply for the renewal of the licence. Mr Roberts had been a good tenant in every sense of the word, and he would tell the Bench that the directors wished him to remain. He did not think that the police or anyone else would give him any- thing except a good character. It was a house, centrally situated, and one that could be most easily supervised, except perhaps in one particular point, which they were quite prepared to rectify. He should be able to hand in a memorial, signed by the Rector and 20 or 30 of the principal inhabitants of the town, the wording of which was very strongly in favour of the applicant.—The Chairman said if the Company would agree to do all that was re- quired by the police with regard to the back door and window they would take a lenient view of the case. This Mr Anderson promised should be done, and the case was adjourned for a month.—The police also made an objection with regard to aback door at the Cambrian Inn, and the matter was deferred for a month in order that the landlady, Miss Davies, might communicate with the owner.— The other licences were all renewed. SERVING AN INTOXICATED PERSON WITH DRINK.— Edmund Evans, landlord of the Lower Boar Inn, was charged by P.S. Meredith with selling drink to an intoxicated person on July 27th. Mr Ander- son appeared for defendant.—P.S. Meredith said on the 27th of last month about 8 30 p.m. he and P.C. Jones visited the Lower Boar Inn, and in the baCK: kitchen they found Robert Bagley sitting down, he was drunk and had. a glass in his right hand which was a little more than half-full of porter. Mrs Evans came there and he asked her how she came to serve the man in that drunken state. She replied that she did not think he was so drunk.—By Mr Anderson He was positive she made use of the word so." Bagley was very drunk. He saw him a little time before in the street. He did not turn Bagley out of the house. It was not their duty unless asked to do so.—P.C. Jones corroborated and said Bagley was sitting on a bench in the back kitchen about 2ft. from the door. He had seen him drunk for a week. He did not turn him out, it was not usual to do so unless asked by the landlord to do so.—Mr Anderson said it was with the utmost astonishment that he had listened to the evidence of the police. Their first duty was to turn the man out and protect the publicans, who were as much entitled to the protection of the police as anyone in the town. Mrs Evans, the landlady, said it was dusk when Bagley came into the back kitchen, she could not recognise him at once, he did not appear to be drunk. She gave him a bottle of stout, he was sitting down at the time. The police came in a few minutes. They did not "urn him out. By P.S. Meredith I have never been told not to serv* Bagley.—Defendant was fined 10s and costs.—The Chairman remarked that if in future any publicans sold driek to people who were known to be drunken characters they would be severely dealt with. DRUNK,—P.S. Meredith charged Robert Bagley with being drunk on Jnlv 27th, and as defendant did not appear he was fined 10s and costs. LKAVING SERVICE WITHOUT NOTICE.—Edward Thomas was charged by Evan Jones with leaving his employ at Llawrvcwm, without giving notice. He hired defendant on May 12l h for twelve months at a wage of £10 a year. On the 27th June defendant left in the night without giving notice. There was nothing said about notice when he was hired. He claimed damages to the extent of £3. Defendant left at the begining of the hay harvest, and in consequence he had to hire a man at the rate of 12s 6d a week. Defendant went to work for a neighbour close by, namely William Roberts, Efelycwm. Defendant who said he did not like his situation was ordered to pay 30s damages and costs. A DFSRRTER.—William Davies was charged with deserting from the 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers at Wrexham on May 23rd last.-P.C. David Roberts said he arrested defendant at Llangynog on Satur- day last.—Dawies was handed over to the escort, and removed to Wrexham that day. P.C. David Roberts was granted a reward of .El for his smart capture. SHEEP SCAB REGULATIONS.—Edward Jones, Cwm, Meifod; Rees Davies, Braithywaen; and David Jones, Penarlas. were charged with exposing lambs for sale at Llanfyllin fair, on July 28th, without the necessary declaration.—P.S. Meredith reminded the Bench that the Regulations with regard to Iambs only camo into force on July 15th.—The Bench taking this into consideration fined defen- dants 8s. each inclnding costs. REFUSING TO QUIT.—David Jones, miller, Meliny- graig, was charged by PS. Meredith with refusing to quit the Bala Inn oc July 28th.-P.S. Meredith said he and P.C. Hughes were called into the Bala Inn, where defendant was very disorderly. He refused to leave, and they had some difficulty in getting him out.—Fined 2s 6d and costs. 7 RESISTING THE POIICE—Thomas Ellis, labourer, Fawnog, was charged with resisting the police whilst in the execution of their duty.—P.S. Meredith said defendant obstructed P.C. Hughes and him- self while they were ejecting David Jones, de- fendant in the previous case, from the Bala Inn on the 28th July. He caught hold of Jones' arm and was pulling the other way. He had been a servant at Fawnog. He was sober at the time.—Fined 2s 6d and costs. DRUNK. John Jones, Lloran, Llanfihangel, was charged by P.S. Meredith with being drunk in High Street on July 23th.-P.S. Meredith said de- fendant was very drunk, and was creating a dis- turbance. He went up to the Bala and begun fighting there.—Fined 2s 6d and costs. RIDING WITHOUT REINS.—John Gittins, labourer, Brynadda, William Jones, waggoner, Blaencowney, and Thomas Owen, Tybirth, Llanrhaiadr, were charged by P.C. T. F. Joues with riding without reins on the main road on August 11th. The two former defendants had waggons and two horses each, and Thomas Owen had one horse and a cart.— Fined 2s 6d and costs. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—THURSDAY Present: Mr W Roberts, chairman, presiding; Mr David Jones, vice-chairman, Captain Mytton, Messrs G Kempster, D Jones, Llanwyddyn E Williams, R H Charles, W A Jehu, Charles Jones, Edward Humphreys, E Edwards, J Lloyd Jones, John Jones, D Jones, Guilsfield Without, J R Jones. E Jones, T Jones, S Thomas, T Roberts, J Ashford, E Davies, R H Jones, W Jones, with Mr T Edwards, deputy clerk. THE APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL OFFICER. Two applications for the post of medical officer for Guilsfield District were received, one from Dr Marston, the other from Dr Thomas, both of Welshpool. Testimonials were enclosed.—Mr D. Jones, Llanwyddyn proposed that they should vote by ballot in making the appointment.—Mr Charles Jones seconded.—The Deputy Clerk informed the Council that it would be illegal to vote by ballot, and that it was simply an invasion of the law to vote in the first place by ballot and afterwards openly, a plan suggested by Mr W Jones—Mr Kempster was in favour of doing it regularly.—Mr John Jones considered that they should vote openly. —Mr W. A. Jehn thought they Should vote in the first place by ballot which would give them an opportunity of appointing their medical officer un- animously.—It was agreed to vote openly.—Mr John Jones, (Guilsfield Without) referred with dissatisfaction to the resolution passed at a recent meeting to reduce the salary of the medical officer of the Guilsfield District fronn£40 to £30 per annum. He then went on to express regret that two bitter questions had been introduced into the appointment of a medical officer-politics and religion. These questions had come in through an attempt to throw dirt on the character of one of the applicants. He was sorry that these questions had been introduced and that men had taken the trouble to write to him and ask him to stay at home and not to support Dr Marston. He (the speaker) was as good a Liberal as any1 cne in the room and as good a Nonconformist. But he did not look at this from the religious or the political side. The paupers were pretty well mixed and he did not want a political doctor nor a religious doctor—in that sense—to attend them. He proposed Dr Marston on the same ground as he did two months ago. As the partner of Dr Gill he had done the work for thirteen years and there had never been any complaint against them; it had been all the other way—they had been most attentive. Return- ing to the question of salary, he said he was sorry that Mr Jones had said that he wanted to reduce the salary because there was not a sufficient number of paupers in the district compared with the other districts. As a matter of fact the figures were incomplete and went for nothing. But to pay a man for making paupers was a ridiculous thing. Was it a blessing to the country to make paupers ? Returning to Dr Marston's qualifications, he said he had been a partner to Dr Gill for 13 years, and when they had a good servant they should not turn him off. They were reducing the salary, but Dr Marston was willing to undertake the work, and be had great pleasure in proposing him.—MrE. Davies seconded. —Mr J. Lloyd Jones, Llanrhaiadr, was sorry that he was not of the same way of thinking as Mr Jones. It usually was his fortune to be of the same way of thinking, and he hoped Mr Jones was not going to turn his coat. When Dr Marston asked him to support him he said he would not oppose him, but circumstances had changed since then. Some of Dr Marston's friends had been making political capital out of this, and had been trying to throw dirt. Because he (the speaker) was a Radical and Dr Marston was a Conservative—that was one of the reasons why he was going to vote against him. (A Member: I have not found that he is a Conservative). He had Conservative friends who helped him and one of the things that made Dr Marston popular was that he was a Churchman. There were three things that made a man popular in Welshpool—to bean Englishman, a Churchman, and a Tory. Dr Thomas did not please Welshpool because he was a Welshman, a Nonconformist, and a Radical. He had nothing against Dr Marston and but for Dr Marston's friends he would not have done what he was going to do. He proposed that Dr Thomas be appointed. Mr T. Jones, Garthbeibio, seconded. — Captain Mytton hoped that the Guardians would pay some attention to the wishes of the Guilsfield district which was affected by the appointment. He was sorry to hear that the political and religious element had been brought into the question and he thought it very improper. He looked upon the application of Dr Marston as a natural consequence of his having been the deputy of Dr Gill, and his own personal experience, apart from the slightest political tinge was that Dr Marston had paid great attention to the sick poor, and that was the first question to be considered.—Mr Kempster argued that they should go on the principle of sticking to the men who gave satisfaction to their employers. Dr Gill and Dr Marston had discharged their duties to the satisfaction of the Guardians and he thought that religious and political questions should not be introduced.—The vote was then taken and there voted for Dr Marston 8, for Dr Thomas 16.—Dr Thomas was declared appointed. THE LODGING OF LUNATICS. A committee consisting of the Chairman, the Vice-chairman, Captain Mytton, Mr John Jones, and Mr J. Lloyd Jones were appointed to consider the circular of the Lunatic Asylum visitors, asking whether they would accommodate lunatics in the Workhouse. THE ESTIMATE. The Deputy Clerk read the estimate for next half year, showing that £2,995 required to be raised. The Common Charges were £4,135, the County Rate (Montgomery 4d. in the pound, Denbigh 3d in the pound) £1,623; total, £5,758; less moiety of repayment by County Councils, £800;. Local Taxation Grant, £500; repayment in account of relief, £150; estimated balances in favour of parishes, £1,260; total, £2,763; difference (amount to be raised), £2,995. This was equal to a rate of 6id in the pound— £ d more than last year and lld'less than the corresponding half of last year.— The estimate was approved. PARISHES IN AEREAR. It was agreed to take proceedings against Llandrinio and Llandysilio parishes unless pay- ment of arrears was made on Monday. DISTRICT COUNCIL.—THURSDAY. The meetiug of the Council was held after the meeting of the Board of Guardians, Mr John Jones presiding. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. It was agreed to injure the workmen the rate of the Company that was accepted being 12s. 6d. per cent of wages. NOTIFICATION OF DISEASES ACT. Mr Kempster moved the adoption of the Notifi- cation of Diseases Act. He said his object was to prevent expense and the spread of infectious disease. He gave as an instance what had happened in Llansantffraid. A case of infectious disease occurred. It was not reported, the sickness spread everywhere, and the schools were closed fur five weeks. He contended that if there had been notification the first case would probably have been the last. If the Council agreed with him he would give notice that he would move the adoption of the Infectious Diseases Prevention Act.—Capt. Mytton, referring to the report of the Medical Officer (Dr Felix Jones) which recommended the adoption, seconded the motion.—Mr J. Lloyd Jones did not see that it would be of any use in Llan. rhaiadr. They all knew each other and if there were any infections disease it would be known all over the village in twenty minutes. He proposed that things remain as they were. Mr Kempster gave a further explanation of the working of the Act, but his motion was rejected by four votes to two.
. RELEASE OF A BRITISH SUBJECT…
RELEASE OF A BRITISH SUBJECT AT PORTO RICO. The efforts of Lieut-Col. E. Pryce-Jones to secure the release of Mr Halstead, who was a-rested by the Spanish authorities at Porto Rico, have been successful. As our readers are perhaps aware the Member for the Boroughs put several questions in the House of Commons respecting the arrest, court- martial, and imprisonment of this correspondent, who is a British subject. The Government were, evidently at first, not aware of the state of affairs, and the Spanish Government made representations which were proved to be not quite correct. Our member, however, was able to supply the inform. ation upon which the Foreign Office officials brought; pressure to bear upon the Spanish Govern- ment, and thus secured the freedom of the unfor- tunate prisoner. The following is the letter which has been received by Lieut-Col. E. Pryce-Jones from the Foreign Office:— Foreign Office, August 20th, 1898. Sir,—I am directed by Mr Balfour to inform you that a telegram has been received from the acting British Consul at San Juan de Porto Rico reporting that the Governor-General had granted a free pardon to Mr Freeman Halstead, and that he was set at liberty on the 16th instant.—I am, sir, your most obedient humble servant, „ F. H. VlLLIERS. Colonel Pryce-Jones, M.P., Caerhowel, Montgomery.
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— » To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMEs. Having received the pleasing intelligence that my friend and former colleague Mr W. Free- man Halstead, special correspondent of the New York Herald,had been granted a free pardon by the Governor General of Porto Rico and obtained his release on the 16th inst., I feel impelled to express my sincere thanks to Colonel E. Pryce-Jones, M.P., for his unremitting efforts on Mr Halstead's behalf. When, in April last, I was ordered from Santiago- de-Cuba to succeed Mr Halstead as special corres- pondent for the Herald in San Juan, I found him in prison awaiting his trial on the charge on being a spy. The evidence against him consisted of the fact that be had been caught in the act of photo- graphing the fortifications. When arrested he pro. duced his passport as a British subject, being a nativa of Canada, and after a short detention was released, only, however, a couple of days later, to be re.arrested on the same charge. He was incarcerated for two months and then, after the mockery of a trial, was sentenced, by court martial to the terrible term of nine years' imprisonment, notwithstanding that the Spanish authorities were well aware of his botuz-fides as a newspaper corres- pondent, and that the pictures he took were merely intended for reproduction in the Herald. It was my custom to visit Mr Halstead at the prison daily, and on the day of my own expulsion from the island by order of the Governor General, I saw him and pro. mised to use my best endeavours when I returned to England to bring his case prominently before the British Government. One of the first things I did on my arrival in London was to call at the House of Commons, where I was fortunate enough to meet with Col E Pryce-Jones, who gave a ready and sympathetic ear to the story of my friend's misfortunes, and at once addressed himself to the task of setting the machinery of the Foreign Office in motion. Mr Curzon's replies to the hon member's questions tended to show that the Department were not in possession of the correct facts of the case. The hon member was enabled to set them right in several particulars, and also to supply additional information with regard to the general position of affairs in Porto Rico, which Mr Curzon was pleased to describe as most valuable and important. I have reason to know that nothing was left undone by the Colonel to enlist the good offices of Mr Curzon and other influential members of the Hou&e. It must be a source of congratulation to him, as it certainly is of sincere gratification to myself and the many journalistic friends of Mr Halstead, to find that his efforts have met with such conspicuous success. I count myself fortunate in having secured the sympathies and services of so able, tactful and active a member of the House of Com- mons, and Mr Halstead, I am sure, when be gets the opportunity, will be only too glad to express his personal gratitude for the prompt and energetic measures taken on his behalf by the hon member for the Montgomery Boroughs.—Faithfully yoHrs, R. NETTLETON GOODWIN, 12, Market Street, Newtown, 22nd August, 1893.
. PROPERTY SALES.
PROPERTY SALES. Last week Messrs Cooke Bros, offered for sale a the Bear Hotel, Newtown, the business premises comprising three substantially built houses and shops being 7, 8, and 9, Markefc-street, in the occupation of Mr Evans, boot and shoe maker, Mr G. E. Birch, butcher, and the Misses Goodwin, milliners. There was a large company present, and the property was put up at and was eventually knocked down at £ 1,175 to Mr T. M. Taylor, of the firm of Messrs Williams, Gittins, and Taylor, who acted for Mrs Jones, Birmingham House, whose premises adjoin those sold. The price was generally considered to be very satisfactory.} Messrs Morris, Marshall and Poole offered a number of hill farms situate in the upper part of the connty in the parishes of Llanerfyl, Llanrhaiadr, and Hirnant, for sale by auction on Friday last at Welshpool. Eight lots out of twelve were sold, and we are given to understand that there is a probability of the remainder being sold during the next few days. Mr Addie purchased on behalf of the Earl of Powis Maes- glynog farm at £1,100, Penyvoel at £475, and an outlying field at £80. Tne tenant, Mr Morris, secured Bwlchsych at £700, and another tenant, Mr Ed. Jones, also bought his farm called Nanty- wern at JE675. Two other small lots were sold, but three of the largest farms were withdrawn, al- though there were biddings made for each of them. Messrs Temple and Philpin, of Knighton, were the solicitors concerned in the sale. Messrs Morris, Marshall and Poole conducted an important sale of property at the Elephant Hotel, Newtown, on Wednesday. There was a fair at- tendance and the bidding was keen at times. The first lot, The Bank House," in the occupation of Miss Swift was purchased by Mr W. E. Jones, New Road for JE600. The house known as The Bank," let on lease to Dr Purchas was withdrawn at £900. Nos. 3 and 4, Gas street, were also withdrawn at £240, while no offer was made for Nos. 1 and 2 in the same street. The other lots were purchased as follows 6, Bridge street, Mr Forster, £370; No. 5, Bridge street, Mr Edward Powell, solicitor, £280; 4, Bridge street, Mr R. Williams, £340; 15, Severn street, Mrs Bellis (tenant), £410; 14, Severn street, Mr David Evans (tenant), £350; 13, Mr D. Evans, £3tO; 11 and 12, Severn street, Mr R. Williams, £365; cottage in Parker's lane, Mr D. Evans, £100; three-floor warehouse Parker's lane withdrawn at £250; two brick and stone-built cottages and a yard, let to Mr E. Davies, builder, Mr Edw. Evans, £250; block of buildings, stables, &c., in Parker's lane, Mr Martin Woosnam, £ 165; 34, Park street, with cottage at back, Mr J. Williams, builder, £ 135. The farm known as "Llwynderw" was sold to Mr John Swain (the tenant) for £1,500. On the whole the prices were considered very satisfactory. On Thursday last Messrs Whitfield and Son offered for sale the Hart and Trumpet Hotel, Gobowen, at that hostelry, together with 2a. lr. 19p. of pasture and garden land. There was a large company present and the property was put np at £2,000 and after some competition £3,400 was bid for it by Mr Nicholson (Messrs Williams Nichol- son) at which price it was withdrawn. 011
FATAL ACCIDENT AT HENDREDDU…
FATAL ACCIDENT AT HENDREDDU QUARRY. On Thursday week an accident of a distressing nature occurred at the Hendreddn Qnarry, Dinas Mawddwy, through which Mr Richard Roberts, aged 55 years, and a respectable and esteemed resident lost his life. The deceased was employed at the quarry and at the time he met his death was en. gaged as a miner in clearing rubbish. Whilst de- ceased was under the rock it suddenly became loose and instantaneously crushed the unfortunate man to death. A formal inquest was held oa Saturday, but in order that Her Majesty's Inspector of Mines (Mr O. R. Jones, Chester) might be of Mines (Mr O. R. Jones, Chester) might be present, it was adjourned until last Wednesday, when Mr W. R. Davies, the Merionethshire coroner, was in attendance. Mr J. Rowlands, solicitor, Machynlleth, represented the quarry owners. MrE. H. Davies was the foreman of the jury.—Richard Jones, Hendreddu Cottage, sub-manager (under Mr Bradwell) at the quarry, was the first witness called. Deceased was engaged at the quarry as a miner, whose work it was to clear any rubbish or material from the foot of the rock in readiness for more skilful work by quarrymen. When witness examined the place where deceased and two ethers were working there was a space of some two feet. under the rock. This he considered dangerous at the time and gave instructions to the men on the day previous to the accident not to work there. On the morning of the day of the accident he in. spected the place before the men came to their work and found nothing to complain of. As far as he could judge the fall fell upon deceased's back in consequence of the firing that had taken place & little previous. Apart from the firing he had given instructions to the men not to work there.— In reply to the Inspector, witness said there was a hole for firing purposes underneath the rock, but he did not know its object, and it was no part of deceased's duty to bore holes. The present system of getting at the rock (pulling from underneath) in his opinion was the best suitable to the kind of rock at the quarry.—D. Williams, miner, who was engaged with deceased, said that on Thursday they removed from the place they used to work to a place by its side. Whilst boring deceased was slightly in danger. When deceased had just finished some clearing work and in the act of coming out a large piece of rock suddenly fell down upon him and he was instantaneously crushed to death. They did not expect the rock to come down. He had counselled the deceased not to go there, not so much because he considei-ed it dangerous but to comply with the instructions of the sub-manager. The accident occurred at 9.30 a.m., which was about half an hour after the firing. In reply to the Inspector witness said be did examine the rock with a hammer after the firing and found nothing wrong, there being no signs of splitting in it. Replying to other questions he said he did not go to the condemned place because of the instruc- tions of the sub-manager. Deceased was older and a more practical man than he was and therefore be could not stop him from going there if he so de- sired. In reply to the foreman witness said that in his opinion it was ignorance of the imminent danger and not recklessness that prompted de- ceased to work in a dangerous place. Evidence too the same effect was given by D. Thomas another workman, after which Dr Morris, Dinas Mawddwy, was called and testified that the deceased df& from severe injuries caused by the pressure of the rock.—John Roberts proved identifying the boiy as that of his father who was 55 years of age. In summing up the coroner said that from a conver- sation he had with the inspector that gentleman had expressed approval of the method adopted to get at the slate at the quarry.* The jury returned a verdict of accidental death.
. THE FATAL ACCIDENT AT ABERANGELL.
THE FATAL ACCIDENT AT ABERANGELL. ADJOURNED INQUEST. An adjourned inquest into the circumstances of the death of Richard Edwards, Ivy House, Aberangell, Dinas Mawddwy, was held at the Board School on Wednesday before Mr Mr W.-R. Davies, the Merionethshire coroner. Mr O. R. Jones, H.M. Inspector of Mines, Chester, was present on behalf of the Government, whilst the owners of the quarry were represented by Mr John Rowlands, solicitor, Machynlleth. Mi E. H. Davies, manager of the quarry, was also present.—The first witness callei was D. Edwards, Cemmes, who deposed that he was an M.B. and a registered medical practitioner in the district. On the 1st July he was called to the deceased at Ivy House and found him sufferiug from injuries and shock. There was a wound between the eyes, between the base of the nose and the frontal bone, and at the back of the head. Witness attended, deceased until his death, which took place at about 1 a.». on Monday the 4th July. The deceased told tiiflM (the doctor) that he received the injuries whilst working at the quarry from the handle of the crane, which slipped from his hand whilst he warn working with it. Witness said "Sorely the accidents have been frequent enough to make fwm careful," and deceased replied that it was his olm fault. The cause of death was injury to thebrllia and the membrane arising from the blow given hj the handle of the crane. Robert hevfia, Aberangell, labourer, deposed that he was engaged at Maesygamdda Quarry. The deceased was also working at the open quarry, and was raising slate with the crane. Deceased was stand- ing in front of the crane when suddenly he saw the handle turn. Deceased endeavoured to stop it from turning when he was struck in the forehead and fell backwards,—In reply to the Inspector, witness said that he was unconscious at the time but re- gained consciousness afterwards. The catch was not down when the accident occurred.—Bvan Jones, Winllan, labourer, said he did not see the accident actually taking place but he beard the noise of the crane turning.-In reply to the Inspector, witness said the steward came round every day to inspect the works.—The Inspector said he had visited the quarry and the scene of the accident. He had examined the crane and found it in every sense efficient. It had a catch and a brake in good work- ing order, but the catch was not down as it ought to have been. The rules were placed up in a prominent place.-Mr D. Owen and other members of the jury urged the importance of occasionally drawing the attention of the workmen to the rules of the quarry. As the work was dangerous and workmen apt to disregard the rules, an intimation from the stewards might do a great deal of good.- A verdict of accidental death was returned, the jury remarking that no blame could be attached to any- one save the deceased.
* - A FOREST ON FIRE.
A FOREST ON FIRE. A BRAVE ENGINE DRIVER. A violent conflagration broke out on Sunday in the department of the Landes, France. Atabout mid. night it had invaded the railway line, compelling an excursion train conveying passengers from Bayonne to Saint Sebastian back to Bordeaux to return to the Labouheyre station. After two hours and a-half work, it was thought that the conflagra- tien had been sufficiently mastered to enable the train to pass. The excursionists, who had been walking about the platform, re-entered their carriages, and the train started. Very shortly afterwards, however, the engine driver perceived that the sleepers were on fire, and that the train itself was on the point of falling a prey to the flames. There was not a moment to be lost, and th engine driver, named Lopez, resolved to dash through the fire, as the only meanp of salvation. He turned on steam to the fullest extent, and in a moment the train was rush- ing at the highest speed possible through the flames, amid stifling smoke and a hail of sparks. The excurionists were naturally in extreme fear, being half suffocated and suffering greatly from the in- tense heat. Many ladies fainted. Nevertheless, the bol dash made by Lopez saved the occupants of the train from what might have been a errible fate. The forest fires are not yet extinguished. -+-
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CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.— Approximate return of traffic receipts, for the week ending August 21st, 1898. Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, horses, carriages, dogs, and mails, £ 5,492; merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £ 2,452; total for the week, £ 7,994; aggregate from commencement of half-year, £ 57,037. Actual traffic receipts for the correspond- ing week last year Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, &c., £ 5,088; merchandise, minerals, &c., £ 2,242; total for the week, £ 7,330; aggregate from commencement of half-year, £54,1349. Increase for the week, passengers, parcels, Ac., £ 404; increase, merchandise, minerals, &c., £ 21(J; total increase for the week, £ 614; aggregate increase, passengers, parcels, &c., zegog; aggregate i?^r-«je. merchandise, minerals, &c, £ 1,279; •igprregai<» fit. crease from commencement of half-year, £2).
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