The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

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InEWTOWN HARRY JONES, 5, Kerry-road, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, Tobacconist, aud Fruiterer. MESSINA BITTER. ORANGES FOB MARMALADE —First Consignment. Best.-DAVID EVANS. The People's Seedsman, Newtown. [Advt.]^ PURE Wool U nderwfar and Hosiery that will not shrink, wear guaranteed; a Good Selection always in Stock at Misses GOODWIN, 7, Market- street.—[Advt. COAL AND LimE.-If you want good quality Coal at reasonable prices, either in truck or cart loads, or in cwt. sacks, try JOHN SMOUT, No. 13, Canal Wharf, Newtown. FAdvt. THE FOUNTAIN PEN HOSPITAL.— We have introduced a New Cheap Pen—THE GUARANTEE PEN. This is sold at 5/6, is a, most easy writer and is guaranteed for 3 years. -19, B road Street Newtown. MR. T. MALDWTN PRICE, R.A.M., visits Newtown on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Lessons given in Singing, Pianoforte, Violin, and 'Cello. He may be seen at Mr Fvan Bebb's, Broad- street, or Salop-road, Welshpool. PARENTS PLEASE NOTE.-A. pure sweet gives not only pleasure, but also nourishment to grow- ing children. All the ingredients used in making Ann Taylor's Everton Toffee are pure and whole- some. It is as nourishing as it is delicious. IF YOU have a bad cough and a good shilling you can part company with both by purchasing a bottle of Owen's Cough Elixir, a never failing remedy. Prepared and sold only by F. J. Nash, M.P.S., Chemist, Broad-street, Newtown.—Advt. F. J. NASH, M.P.S., Chemist, Optician, 43, Broad-street, Newtown, attends from 8-30 a.m until 7 p.m. daily at the above address, and will test your sight free of charge. Eyeglasses and spectacles of every description kept in stock. Oculist prescriptions a speciality.—Advt. TRADB NOTICE.—J. Griffiths, 37, Broad Street, wishes to announce that he has opened the shop in High Street, near Market Hall entrance (until recently carried on by E Davies), where a large selection of stationery, picture postcards, postcaid albums, &c., &c may be purchased. The business at 37, Broad Street, will be continued as usual. A FINE CUT. Does your Cutlery want replac- ing with new ? You will do well to inspect E. H. Morgan, jewellers stock, which consists of all best Sheffield makers. Ivory-handled Knives from 18s 6d to 50s per dozen, Ivorice handles from 7s, Bone handles from 5s per dozen. Depot for Joseph Rodgers' celebrated cutlery and silverware. MOTOR CLUB.—On Wednesday, at the Lion Hotel, a number of motorists decided to form a motor club, and Mr G. T. Morris was elected hon. see. pro tern. A MOST interesting lecture on Trigolion Hynaf Cymru was delivered by Professor Anwyl, Aberys- twvt'i College, bo a large and appreciative audience, which quite filled the schoolroom at the Milford-roa,d Chapel on Friday evening week. The chair was taken by Mr J. E. Roberts. P.P.E.—In the Victoria Hall on Saturday evening week a very successful Penny Popular was held, when Mr G. Griffiths, manager of the North and South Wales Bank, presided over a large audience. The following contributed to the miscellaneous pro- gramme :—The Orchestra, Miss Edwards, and S. Bramley, Master Newton Edwards, and Messrs Harry James and J. Thomas. P.S.E.—The usual fortnightly P.S.E took place at the Public Hall on Sunday evening week, when a large audience assembled. The chair was ably taken by Mr Evan Bebb, the speaker being Mr Geo. ge Jones. During the evening some delightful solos were rendered by Misses Coupe, Rochdale; K. Hughes, Corris and Mr G. P. Davies. The accompaniments were played by Miss Edith Reynolds PRESENTATION.—On the occasion of his leaving the town, Mr W. Humphreys, who for the past five years haa been buyer and managar of the ready-made department of Messrs Pryce-Jones, Ltd., was on Thursday evening week presented by the managers, colleagues, and friends in the same employ with a massive 18-carat gold signet ring, and a beautiful gold and diamond scarf pin as a token of friendly feeling and goodwill. SALE OF FREEHOLD FARMS.—Mr A. S. Cooke, of the firm of Messrs Cooke Bros. and Roberts, auctioneers, offered for sale by public auction at'the Bear Hotel, Newtown, on Tuesday. Two desirable freehold farms known as the Hendre, situate in the parish of Mochdre, and Upper Gwynfynydd in the parish of Llanwnog. Lot 1 comprised the Hendre, a farm of about 83 acras with house and buildings. The bidding started at £ 800, and after considerable competition was withdrawn at £ 1,275. Lot 2, Upper Gwynfynydd, a farm of 4H acres with house and buildings,\wa.s afterwards submitted for sale. Start- ing with an opening bid of .£550, ic was afterwards withdrawn at £ 860. There was a large attendance. Messrs Williams, Gittins and Taylor were the vendor's solicitors. Hendre has since been privately sold by the auctioneers, and Upper Gwynfynydd is also likely to change hands. A SUCCESSFUL OFFICER.—Superintendent Alfred Thomas, of the Glamorgan County Constabulary, has just completed 25 years' service. The son of a police- officer, Superintendent Thomas was born on Feb 18th, 1865, at Welshpool, and was educated at the National Schools at Cemmaes. At the age of seventeen he joined the Montgomeryshire Constabulary, and was stationed at Newtown, Welshpool, and Llanwyddyn, when the Liverpool Corporation were constructing the huge reservoir now known as the Vyrnwy Lake. Resigning after twelve months' service, he joined the Breconshire Constabulary, and served at Brecon and Builth Wells. He joined the Glamorgan County Force on February 1st, 1834, and promotion was rapid until in 1902 he was appointed as superintendent, and was stationed at Merthyr, Aberdare, Bridgend, and Canton. In recognition of his services as hon. sec. of the Glamorgan Police Mutual Benefit Society, the superintendent was the other day presented with a gold watch and chain by the officers of the force. He is a good Welsh scholar, an efficient officer, and possessed of high qualifications. HOCKET.—Newtown ladies engaged the County School in a match on Saturday afternoon week on the Cunnings and defeated the school girls by four goals to nil. Three goals came from the stick of Miss Flossie Evans whilst Miss Lily Smith was responsible for the other. The town should have added more but the forward play was quite lacking in combination, and in the striking circle the efforts of the home side were lamentable 1'he defence was quite sound. For the school Miss Williams worked most energetically; Miss Doris Evans made some splendid runs, and Mi-s Rees was steady. A match was afterwards played be^Keen the town ladies and a team of ladies from the R.W.W. The latter team showed a vast improve- ment in form. They lost by three goals to none, but such a defeat by a strong team was not a disgrace. The R.W.W. ladies heve the services of an excellent goalkeeper, and some other players show promise. What they require is a little scientific coaching in the game, and after a few seasons we may look upon them as rivals to the town team, which has this season reached such a pitch of perfection. Both the ga-nes were amusing to witness on account of the slippery nature of the ground, and the better plucked players sustained many a muddy downfall.

BETTWS. THE scholars attending the Day School, to the number of 73, and the staff, were entertained to a sumptuous tea at the School on Saturday, the 30th ult, by the Right Honourable Lady Joicey ,Gregynog. The tea was supplied by Mrs Jones, the Smithy, and was all that could be desired. After tea, each scholar was presented with a bottle of sweets, generously given bv Lady Joicey. The scholars are under a great debt of gratitude to her ladyship, for so kindly and generously remembering them every year. Much regret was felt at Lady J oicey's inability to be present and the tea drinkers wished her ladyship well.

fr LLANBISTER. MEMORIAL SERVICE.—The memorial service of the late Mrs Hughes, Gravesend, was held at the C.M. Chapel, Heartsease, on Sunday afternoon, the 31st ult., when the Pastor, Rev H. Walker, delivered an impressive address to a very large congregation. MISSION SBRVICES.—A very successful series of mission services were conducted by Mr Tathatn at the Llanbister Wesleyan Chapel from the 17th to the 27th ult., and on Monday evening, the 1st mst. Mr Tatham delivered an address on the Home Mission Work and Cook's College. POUND MISSION SERVICE.— xue mission ser- vices at the Pound Baptist; Chapel were held through- out'the week, commencing on the 1st, inst., and the earnest discourses of the Rey H. J. Jenkins, Gravel, made a deep impression on au who were privileged to hear them. Wo heartily welcome Mr Jenkm« to labour in our midst, and trust his ministry in this district will be abundantly blessed. FREE CHURCH COUNCIL. A weL-attended and most enthusiastic meeting (under the auspices of the Mid-Radnor Free Church Council) was held at the Gravel Baptist Chapel on Friday evening the 29th ult. The chair was taken by Mr W Watkins, C.C., Nantywellan. Mr E. J- Withington, Bmlth, fh-ss addressed the meeting, and gave a survey of the educational problem, and then Professor T. Rees, M A Brecon, delivered a rousing and trenchant speech on the Disestablishment question. This was a meeting long to be remem aere • SCHOOL MANAGERS. Llanbister School Man- agers held their meeting at Cantal «™ool on the 30t,h ult.. there being present Messrs J, D. Wi.ding (chair- man), E. Davies, James O'.veris, and John James, with the Correspondent (Mr J. J. Price).—A bill tor a chimney bowl on Cantal school-nouso was passed and ordered to be paid, and some repairs needed at Llanbister were grauted.-It was also resolved that the attention of the County Surveyor be called to the condition of the external woodwork at Cantal school, most of which had not been painted for 15 years. The Correspondent was instructed to convey the managers' best thanks to Sir F. Edwards, Bart M.P., for his gift of twenty library books to each school.

WELSHPOOL. I GRAND DISPLAY of new goods on show at BOWEN'S, the well-known cash drapers, Berriew- street. NOTICE.—W. J. Higgins, grocer, 27, Severn- street, begs to inform the public that he has taken out a license to deal in game.— [Advt. L GUNS (New and Second-hand) for Sale or Hire; also Eiey's and Kynoch's Cartridges at lowest prices.— William Toomas, Ironmonger, Welshpool. FOR a really good Calf Meal or Feeding Cake, Linseed and Molassine Meal, we recommend you to try DAVID JONES and SON, Corn Dealers, High- street, Welsh pool.- [Advt.] THE DAIRY.—Our .< Princess" Separator has been awarded over 100 medals. The most reliable; easiest to work British made.-Call and inspect at HUMPHREY JONES & SON, Hall street. [Advt. RAILWAYMEN'S SUPPER.-fhe catering at the annual official supper ot the Welshpool railway- men in the Buck Inn last Friday night week was so substantial and satisfactory that when the first so!oist was called he smilingly remarked I don't know have I eaten too much or not! Mr Joseph Dtvies, J. P., presided over an assembly of Cam- brian men and guests that numbered 130, and a right good chairman be proved to be. Mr Thomas Pryce, the station master, and Mr Morgan (of the booking office) filled the vice-chairs, and the com- pany enjoyed a good programme of song and speech. Responding to the toast of the "County and Borough Members," which the Mayor pro- posed, Mr J. D. Rees, M.P., delivered one of his characteristically smart addresses, aud another "speech of the evening" came from Mr Alfred Jones, Hall-street, on the Town Council and the Trade of the Town." AT REASONABLE PRICES.—The speech which Mr Alfred Humphrey Jones delivered at the rail- waymen's supper, and has caused much interest in the town, contained a reference to the Land Question in Powyeland. Welshpool will evi- dently, for the present at any rate, have to remain agricultural' as before, and our trade prosperity will depend to a great extent upon our markets. We must therefore endeavour to develop these, and give every help to promote the interests of agriculture. What can be done ? We hope that much good will accrue as the result of the Small Holdings Bill, that many small holdings will be established in our market area. Our locil authorities would be conferring a great benefit on the community if they would take up this matter and that of allotments, and make an effort to create a demand for them. Although there are doubtless many in our town and neighbourhood who would be glad of allottments for gardens at reasonable prices, it is with rliffidelce that they come forward to apply uuless someone popularises the idea. Now our Council have great powers in the matter, and, if a start were once made in the granting of town allotments, the working classes of this town wonld be mateiially benefitted thereby."—(A Voice We want it!) To IMPROVE THE MARKETS —Should the muni- cipal market piaca be the centre of Monday's market ? The case for the affirmative was put forward forcibly at the Railwaymen's supper by Mr Humphrey Jones, Hall-street. Our market is unique in one respect," said he, "that they allow produce to be sold outside the matket place. This, to some, may appear a minor matter, but it is a matter of great importance to the agricul- turists. The present system whereby fowls, butter, and eggs are purchased before they cime to the Hall results in this, that our market placc, instead of bearing the appearance of a busy market, has the appearance of a dismal failu e, and, as you are aware, nothing succeeds like suc- cess. If all the goods w&re brought to our market hall., everyone would pass along the word that Welshpool market was always a full market, in- stead of, like at present, that it is a very poor one, and nothing injures a business or market so much as for an idea to become prevalent that its success is on the wana. The present system is also acta- gonistic to the farmers in that, owing to an absence of produce from the Hall, it is the cause of the absence of many dealers. It has been said that it is a good thing to put yourselves in other men's ekins occasionally. Now, supposing your- self a dealer in Birmingham who wants to buy 200 couple of fowls or anything else. ou come to Welshpool market hall to buy them, but what do you find, or rather whet do yon fail to find ? A good assortment of fowls,' you say to yourself, not knowing the circumstances. Well, I am ur- pt-ised. I expected to have a fine assortment here to-day—in the centre of a large agricultural dis- trict.' You naturally make up your mind that it is useless coming here, and you have paid your first and last meeting at one and the same time. What has happened? Why! produce has been bought up on all the main roads leading into the town, and what passes the buyers there is what fincli its way into our market hall. If all produce were brought for sale into the hall, which was built for that purpose, every purchaser would have an equal chance, and there would be a healthy and fare competition, which would result, on the whole, in the producers obtaining better prices. The extra amounts would be distributed through the ordinary channels of trade, and everyone would benefit."

LLANF AIR-OAEREINION. SOCIAL.—A most successful social was held at the Congregational Schoolroom on Thursday, January 28th, in connection with the Literary Society. The arrangements were carried out by tbe lady members of the Society. Between 50 and 60 were present, and all enjoyed themselves to the utmost. A splendid programme was prepared by Mr Alfred Watkin, which included, among others, the following items :— Topical poem by the Rev Ifor Griffiths duet (loudly encored) by Misses Peate; recitation by Mr Alfred Watkin, addresses by Mr J. Pryce, Broad-street, and Mr Tom Jervis, Dolgead Hall, solos by Mrs T. Ll. Evans and Mr Tom Jervis, who were loudly cheered and encored. A most enjoyable evening was brought to a close by singing the Welsh National Anthem, Mrs T. Ll. Evans taking the solo.

GARTHMYL. THE funeral of Miss Evans, of Pennant Cottage, took place at Berriew on Friday. The mournful cortege was met at the Church gates by the Revs W, L. Martin, M.A. (vicar), B. J. Phillips, B.A. (curate of Fron and Walter Davies, Dolforwyn. The Vicar and Mr Davies conducted the service in Church, and Mr Phillips at the graveside. The mourners were Mrs Gornall (sister), Messrs John and Edward Evans (brothers), Winnie, Dolly and May (nieces), Rhys and Frank (nephews). Mrs Edward Evans (sister-in-law), and Miss Kitty Davies (cousin). There was a large assemblage of friends and the services were most im- pressive. Floral tributes ':ere sent by the following Good-bye dear sister till we meet again," from Sarah; In loving memory of our dear Aunty," from Winnie, Dolly and May from nephews and neices at Berriew; Mr and Mrs Evans (Qswestry), Mrs Lewis- Andrew, Mr and Mrs Watkin (Luggy), Miss Davies (Halfway House), Mr and Mrs Davies (Beeches), and Mr and Mrs Pritchard and Katie (Tany-fron). The funeral sermon was preached at Fron Church, where the late Miss Evans had been a most faithful and devoted member for many years, by tbe Rev B. J. Phillips, B.A., on Sunday morning last from the words" And to every seed his own body,"—I Cor- inthian xv. 38.

MONTGOMERY. I O.G.T.—The meeting of the 1.0 G T. was held on Tuesday night last, February 2nd. The busi- ness of the meeting was the election of new officers. C.T., Bro. Rollason; V.T., Sis. Davies; Secretary, Sis. Lillie Francis Financial Secretary, Sis. May Humphreys; Treasurer, Sis. M. Jones; Chaplain, Bro D. Evans Mar.. Bro Willie Tanner Guard, Bro. T. Probert; Sentinal, Bro. Fred Whittingham; Assistant Secretary, Bro. Horace Jones Deputy Marshall, Sn. G. Ashton P.C.T., Bro B. F. Morgan L Deputy, Bro. M. Jones. THE FAIR —Nearly three hundred cattle passed through Messrs Morris, Marshall and Poole's auction at Montgomery fair on Thursday. There was a good demand for the fat cattle, numbering 100, and every animal offered was sold. Top price was made by a ball from Mr Davies, Penfcre- nant ( £ 28), another from Mr Bright, Drewbn, realised £ 23. Fat bullocks made up to £ 25. A bunch of 12 sent by Mr A. W;».rd, Woodniore, averaged £ 20. Other figures were Mr Williams, M«ilington, £ 20 5s. Mr Mitchell, Old Castle, 420; Mr Morris, Gwernygoe, £ 20; Mr Jones, Rockley, R20 15s; Mr Jones, Great Weston, £21; other sellers wera Messrs Davies, Gwarthlow Kilverf, Llwynobin; T. Davids, Narrows. Cows and calves, which have become a prominent feature of the auctions, numbered 3C), 'and they met with a bii?k trade. The highest figures were X20 10s to Mr C. Pryce, PwlJpyder, and £ 19 to Mr R. E. Jones, Csfn Bryntalch. There was a fair demand for stores, of which 150 were offered and prices made up to Xli-) 12s 601 for a splendid bunch of 10 bullocks from Mr T. E. Kinsey, Win^bury. Other vendors were Messrs Jones, Cwmdockin; Hotchkiss. Hockleton (13) Jones, Cwm Bromley (18); Rogers, Grove (13); Jones, Farm (S) Hodges, Broadway (7) Wood, Dudston (6) Rav J. Burd (5), and Howard, Garthlow (5).

LLANIDLOES. C.E.T.S.—At a meeting of this Society on Monday night the Vicar of Llandinam delivered a temperance lecture to a large and appreciative audienc&. The Revs E. O. Jones and T. P. Rhys also spoke. BELL-RINGING. -This question was the subject of an interesting discussion among the members of the Iflloes Church Guild at Wednesday night's open meeting in the National Schools. The matter was put before the members in an able paper prepared by Mr E. Nuttall. A number of membars afterwards volunteered to become ringers, and it was decided to have the bells re-hung as soon as possible. The Vicar presided over an audience of about fifty. I I.O.G,T.-On Tuesday night the members of the Clywedog Lodge elected new officers to control affairs for the ensuing term of office. The following were elected:—C.T., Bro. Wyndham Thomas; V.T., Sis. May Evans; Chap., Bro. Tom Benbow; Mar., Bro. Charles Jones; D.-Mar, Sis. Mrs Jones P.C.T., Bro. D. A. Jones; F -Sec., Sis. Milly Morgan Sec., Bro. R. Pugh; Ass.-See., Bro. Fred Meredith Guard, Bro. A. Jervis; Sent, Bro O Meredith. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—In stormy weather a large number wended their way to Cwmbellan on Wednesday night last to attend the competitive meeting, which was held in the Village- School- room. Mr Edward Hamer, Plynlimon House, presided, and the Rev T. Rowlands, Llanidloes, conducted the meeting. The adjudicators were: Music: Mr Tom Matthews, Carno; literature, Rev J. Lloyd Thomas, Cwmbellan. When Mr Matthews opened with the eisteddfod song, Hen wlad fy nhadau," the room was comfort- ably filled, but later on several more pushed their way in until there was a densely packed, albeit ruly, audience within the four walls of the building. The competitors on the various items were few in number, but the competition was, nevertheless, very keen. The following is the nevertheless, very keen. The following is the list of awards:—Chief choral, Mr Lloyd and party; quartette, Mr Lloyd and party"; duet, Messrs Swain and Savage, Llandinam bass solo, Mr E. Evans, Newchapel; soprano solo, Miss I Evans, Henfaes; recitation, Miss Meredith, Bontnewydd; humorous dialogue, divided between i Misses Davies and Jones and Mr Pugh and friend. BREWSTER- SESSIONS.—The anuual brewster sessions were held in the Court-room, Police Station, on Thursday last, when there were present: Mr J. R. Pryse (in the chair), Mr Edward Davies, Col. Davies-Jenkins, Messrs E. Edmunds, William Ashton, and his Worship the Mayor (Mr E. R. H. Turner).-The Superintendent of Police presented his report, in which he stated that the only license of which he opposed the renewal was that of the Stag Inn, Llanidloes, tenanted by Mr B. Lewis. There was a charge pending against this house before the borough bench, and he asked that this application be adjourned to the naxt cessions. All licenses with the exception of the Stag were accordingly granted. The 25th inst. was appointed for the holding of the adjourned sessions.—Precepts were issued to the overseers of the parishes of Llanidloes, Llangurig and Trefeglwys, for a return of men qualified and liable to act as parish constables This session was the shortest on record in the history of Llanidloes brewster sessions, all business being completed in the short space of twenty minutes i6COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNORS. The monthly meeting of the above Governors was held at the Intermediate School on Tuesday, when there were present Mrs Edward Bowen (presiding), Mrs Wil- liams, Messrs Richard George and J. Constantine, to- other with the Deputy Clerk (Mr Spencer), and the Headmaster (Mr E. R. Horsfall Turner). An applica- tion for the use of the room for St. David's Day celebration from the Cymrodorion Society was read, and it was decided to allow the same on payment of 10s 6d. An application from the League of the Empire for 5s subscription was deferred to a full meeting. ON the occasion of their recent marriage, the two daughters of Mrs Chapman, Morfodion, Llanidloes. Mrs Lloyd, Morfodion, and Mrs Whittall, Lower Pen- yfforest, Clyro, near Hay, were each made the recipi- ents from the members of the Baptist Chapel, New- chapel of a silver tea service (four pieces) in recogni- tion of their services as organists and Sunday School teacherp for some years past. The gifts were pre- sented by Miss Evans, Newchapel. on behalf of the pastor and members of the Church. Miss Edith Chapman warmly returned thanks on behalf of Mrs Lloyd,, who was unable to attend, and Mrs Whittall, in a neat speech, expressed grateful acknowledgment of the beautiful gifts.

LLANDINAM. THE funeral of Mrs Morgan, of Yew Tree Cottage, took place on Wednesday, January 27th, when a large number of friends attended to pay the last tribute to a lady who was highly respected by all who knew her. Mrs Morgan was a faithful member of the Wesleyan Church, and her integrity as a Christian was above suspicion. Great sympathy is felt with Miss Morgan, her only daughter, in her sudden and sad bereavement. The coffin, which was of polished oak with brass fittings, was supplied by Mr Woolley. The ministers who officiated were the Revs J. Row- lands Llanidloes, and D. Jones, Caerews.

BERRIEW. FOR a really good Calf Meal or Feeding Cake Linseed and Molassine Meal, we recommend you to try DAY!D JONES and SON, Corn Dealers High-street, Welsh pool.- [Advt.]

DOLFOR* COMING LECTURics.-Four lectures by Professor Jones, commencing on February 8th, and three following Mondays at 7 p.m. Subjects: Manage- ment of pasture lards and stock, etc. On Wed- nesday night Mr R. Morgan will give an address to farmers. CHOIR TREAT.—On two evenings recently the members of the choir, churchwardens, etc were entertained at the Vicarage. A splendid supper followed by games and song, made up most en- joyable evenings. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded the Vicarage family for their kindness, and incessant endeavours to make all happy.

CAERSWS. GIFTS TO THE PooF.Lord Joicey has again thought of the deserving poor of the Ancient City." He has, through the agency of Mr Richd. Jones, J.P., Pendinas, given a good sum of money towards the purchase of coal, which will be grate- fully received. ON Thursday evening a concert was held in the Church Room, Mr William Cleeton presiding. Songs, duets, and readings wera given by Miss F. Millwood, Miss Trow, Mr H. Breese, Henfryn, Mr William Thomas, Cefnywern, Mr Leonard Jones, Mr Fred Evans. and Mr Lucas (who gave two violin sol..s). Two capital sketches were per- formed, the characters being taken by Messrs W. Russell Rogers, E. Savage, Eddie Jones, T. Gro- venor, Fred Evans, and Giles Mills. The accom- panist was Miss Rosa Thomas. The attendance was excellent.

TREFEGLWYS. IMPORTANT NOTICE.-A, H. Bennett, Draper, Caersws, attends room adjoining Red Lion Hotel, Trefeglwys, EVERY WEDNESDAY, from 12 till 6, with a good assortment of General Drapery Goods, at lowest town prices for ease. CONCERT.—A very successsul concert was held at the Calvinistic Schoolrom, Gleiniant, on Tues- day, February 2nd, under the presidency of Mr E. D. Evans, Clapp Farm. The local artistes, assisted by a few outsiders, acquitted themselves in a creditable manner. Each item on the pro- gramme was vociferously applauded. During the evening appropriate addresses were given by the Chairman, Mr T. Tudor, Rhydycarn, and Mr John Lloyd, Cefnbarrach. Appended is the programme Pianoforte solo, Miss Trow, Caersws; quartette, Hentfych Well i Gymru," E. Bennett Rnd party President's' address; male voice, Hopo will banish sorrow," E. Bennett and party; trio, Messrs R. and A. Jones and W. Thomas solo, Mr Thomas Lewis, Mill; recitation, Mr D. Evans. Penygraig solo, Mr R. Jones, Giynawel; trio, I- Maldwvn Vauahan" E. Bennett and party solo, Mr Arthur Jones; "Disdainful of danger." E Bennett and party; solo, Mr Eddie Bunford; duett, Messrs R. and A. Jones; solo, Miss Lillie Watkin male voice, In the sweet. bye and bye," E. Bnnett and party recitation, Mr T. J. Jones; solo, Mr R. Jones temperance sketch, Buying a Parrot," H. Humphreys, E. Bunford, E. Bennett, S. Watkin, S. J. and M. Owen solo, Mr A. Jones quartett-, Bwythn ar y Bryn," R. Evans and party. The proceeds will be devoted towards defraying the cost of music which has be^n supplied to the members of the local mixed voice party. A comprehensive vote of thanks was duly proposed and seconded to the artistes, speakers, etc. Miss Rosa Thomas, Caersws, accompanied in an excellent manner.

GUILSFIELD. Fon a really good Calf Meal or Feeding Cake, Linseed and Molassine Meal, we recommend you to try DAVID JONES and SON, Corn Dealers, High- street, Welshpool,—[Advt.]

"A SLASH FC-R! Welshpool Tradesma Indicts the Corporation. Why is Local Industry Scotched? Social Census of the Town. "That was a slasher! Pity we didn't hear that years ago! And it's quite right, every word of it!" This appreciation came from the lips of a humble burgess at the Buck Inn, Welsh- pool, last Friday night week, after the an- nual official dinner of the local Cambrian railwaymen, when Mr Humphrey Jones, the Hall-street ironmonger, had delivered a peppery speech as a response to the toast of the "Town and Trade of Welshpool." The pity of it, according to general opinion, is that no councillor was present to reply to the attack with all the authority of one who knows the Corporation's committee "se- crets." Mr Thomas Pryce, stationmaster, had de- clared that the interests of the town at the present time are in the hands of a good body of representative men, and he believed that the present Corporation is doing what it can in the best interests of the town. "TAKE THEM ALL, ONE BY ONE," said he. Of course, all are not perfect. We are not all perfect, we all make mis- takes. But, nevertheless, I believe that everyone is anxious to do the best they pos- sibly can." We knew how much the Coun- cil had been trying to get a shooting range at Welshpool, with the prospect of getting a body of the military stationed here. They had done their very best. It was very hard to fight against the red tapeism of the Gov- ernment offices. Welshpool was a very in- significant place in their eyes, though Welshpool loomed very largely in the vision of its inhabitants. It was easy for them to say that the Corporation had missed their mark in being so long in getting a range, but they, no doubt, had had untold trouble and difficulties, which we could not appre- ciate and enter into. But to Mr Humphrey Jones the Civic Fathers of Pool did not appear in so fa- vourable a light. When the company wished prosperity to the town, he took it they desired the success of its inhabitants, and not the success of its dogs, horses, or cattle of the fields, nor ever the fish of its river—(laughter)—although he was given to understand that there are persons in this narrow world who attached greater import- ance to the lives of its fish than the lives of its children, considering it more import- ant that the fish should have a pure water supply than that its people should have a good and plentiful food supply -(laughter and loud applause). Mr Jones proceeded to give a few statis- tics "as to the WAY IN WHICH MONEY IS EARNED in Welshpool." After going to some con- siderable trouble, he found there are in Welshpool 244 master men, that is men who employ others in trade or who are working on their own accuont. These 244 masters employ 492 people, and in addition have 119 domestic servants. There are in Welshpool 61 retired people—(laughter and smiles)— who employ 40 men and and 46 domestic servants (more laughter). There are en- gaged on the railway and canal and in the repair of the railway 92. There are in the town people supported by the public-public officials, roadmen, people engaged in schools, 99, who keep 13 domestic servants (laughter). Then they had another section, which they might term the semi-retired people—(laughter)—that it, people who have earned sufficient to bring in an income, which is augmented by keeping lodgers,— (laughter)—or by charity, old-age pensions, and sue h like—there are 51 in that class. That makes altogether somewhere about 1,264. "I think," observed^ the speaker, "these are figures which you have never heard before, and will never hear again" (laughter). Proceeding to take stock for the past year, Mr Jones said he was sorry that we had lust the staff of the 4th Battalion of the South Wales Borderers, which meant a financial loss of over £ 50 a week, which would equal the loss to the town of 50 working men families We had hoped that this would have been compensated by the establishing of another branch of the Service, but our hopes had been in vain, and thus had Welshpool lost its military glory, a glory which had been fading away for a number of years without an effort on the part of THÓSE WHO HAD INFLUENCE to arrest its decay. They had talked and talked about rifle ranges for nearly 20 years, —(laughter and smiles)—while places like Llanfyllin, owing to the enterprise of their leaders, had been benefited by the encamp- ment of Welshpool's own militia and the Shropshire militia on several occasions (hear, hear). "We have to complain of the inactivity of our authorities," continued Mr Jones. I am sorry that I have to draw swords with our friend Mr Pryce on this" (laughter). And they have actually refrained from hold- ing out a welcome hand to nrivate enter- prise (hear, hear). In the early part of the year negotiations were opened up between a large firm of silk dyers and the owners of our local factory with a view to its pur- chase, and some matters were referred to our focal Council, such as the disposal of the waste dye-water, which is nerfectlv harm- less. Now one would have thought that our Council, upon hearing that it was intended to establish a new industry, this being such an important matter, would have called a town's meeting-,(hear, hear)—and taken you into their confidence, and if there was any doubt as to what should be done, that they would have talked the matter over, and had the whole-hearted support of the town in any action that might be taken (hear, hear, and applause). Instead of which the matter is discussed in committee, and our authorities literally throw cold water on a firm's desire to establish in our midst a thriving industry, and we, as em- ployees and employers, have our eyes sud- denly opened to the fact that the angel of opportunity has once again passed our way, leaving us to seek for another where and when we can (cries of "Shame!" and ap- plause). WHAT HAVE WE LOST ? This thriving industry has been established in the town of Bridgnorth, and the authori- ties there held out every encouragement to the firm to settle there, and were anxious that they should do so for the interest of their town. I am given to understand there are over 200 persons now employed there. Just consider for a moment what that would have meant to the town of W elshpool, what it would have meant to the Cambrian Rail- ways, what it would have meant to our Council in the matter of increased revenue from rates. Even supposing that they would have had to embark on a sewage scheme, owing to the deleterious nature of the waste, which we do not tnink would have been necessary, would not the extra rates re- ceived have been sufficint to have paid in- terest on the necessary outlay? At any rate, you, as ratepayers and working men, in this matter, which was of vital interest. to you, were treated not as men, but as children, who are sent out of a room when secrets are to be discussed (cries of "Shame" and applause. A working man: Good enough!) A second negotiation for the same mill ended in precisely the same rannrer. "Quite recently it was proposed that the Council advertise Welshpool as a suitable place for establishing industries. On hear- ing this one would say, 'What a farce, after giving the cold shoulder to two firmf, who were anxious to settle here.' Still we Sloped they were turning over a new leaf, until we discover that they decided it was 'not ex- pedient' to advertise, and our hopes were shattered once again. WHY WAS IT NOT EXPEDIENT? That is one of those questions that can only be answered by those who were at the se- cret congress (hear. hear). It was surely not because they did not believe in the power of advertiseemnts, for did they not, after discussion and after great deliberation* decide to spend the princely sum of £ 5 in three years to advertise our town as a health resort—(loud laughter and applause)-add as 'Powys Paradwys Cymru'? That shows they believe in advertising, else they would not have voted such a princely sum to make the town and the beauties of Welshpool known to the whole world (renewed laugh- ter. A working man: Good enough, Al- fred !). "I will tell you what is my firm convic- tion," said Mr Jones. "They do not be- lieve in introducing into the town any in- dustry which is likely to bring to the front nnf ^'°rii!n^.man element,—(A working man: hat s the fact!) and every effort which is made to establish one here will be nipped in the bud, unless you as WORKINGMEN MAKE UP YOUR MINDS to assert your authority when the time comes.-(A voice: Chuck 'em out !)-AJ- though we blame the Council—(A voice- Chuck em out !j—after all it is ourselves who are to blame.-kliear hear)—for we have the power to vote, and we have neglected to interest ourselves in Council affairs, and have been persuaded to look upon elections 'from a political standpoint instead of from that broader one of your town's success. By so doing you have placed on your Board those who have other interests besides your interests and who were not prepared to make any sacrifice for the development of our town and district" (hear, hear, and applause). Mr J. H. Davies (who was in the chair) commented that Mr Jones had lashed the 1 own Council in a most stirring speech, and he (Mr Davies) did not sav but what they might deserve it. At the same time, he did not think the workingmen of the J™ ,are entirely without blame—(hear, hear) because it was their dutv to send representatives from their own class. It ^rtain aPa^y with regard to the affairs of the town that they did not send and ">e C°UnCil (hear' heaI-

JUSTICE, NOT CHARITY! Newtown Minister's Outspoken Sermon Bread or Religious Tracts? From Unsanitary Hovels to a Golden Mansion. "Men are ready to do anything, if only they can avoid doing justly. Many a man will give liberally to feed the poor. who will not do Justly to the poor in paying them a fair price for their work." This indictment of the modern social syg- TC™ ^T°lced Newtown recently by the liev E. Jones-Williams, English Congrega- aonal minister, who presented the 9th verse of the 6th chapter of the Book of Micah as ? wonderful summing up of the Divine Iatt of human life. "Poets have sung and orators have eulo- giiled the glories of mercy and charity said the preacher, "but few have paused to consider the equally sublime grandeur of justice, the virtue which is after all the source and root of every other. The Divine requirement is that we should first of all 'do justly.' What! Do justly before doing charitably and mercifully? Yes, for there can be no mercy shown by one who is not just, and what is ordinarily meant by charity is not for an instant to be compared with justice. "A little more justice in the world would do away with the necessity of much alms- giving. I am not cynical, and yet, as the sad wail comes up from the suffering mil- lions, ° I ASK MYSELF THE CAUSE. I am satisfied that it is not for lack of mercy and charity, for these twin graces are daily and nightly ministering to the wretched, bringing to them the tribute of human hearts that beat in sympathy with sorrow and need. Charity goes everywhere yet the awful darkness and misery seem as dense and dire as ever. Why is this5 Why are her offices so impotent? Must it'not be that a mightier agent is needed to bind up the wounds? And is not that agent Justice? Were it as widespread as benevolence, we should have less anguish, less beggary, and less that is harrowing and appalling in life. Were it to govern the relations between man and man, to influence capital and la- bour more than self-interest, to preside over judgments and criticisms more than par- tiality and prejudice, to order politics and even piety more than policy and passion, the face of society would undergo a mighty transformation, shadows would give place to smiles. "Charity is great, greater than faith, greater than hope, but not greater than justice. Charity accomplishes a marvel- lous work, it mitigates the evil of sorrow, which arise from the violation of justice. Its office is remedial and healing, it turns aside the retributive sword, and draws its mantle over a multitude of sins. But the function of justice is grander still. Justice prevents suffering, renders harmless the sword, and enables each soul to walk un- covered in the light of God, in the light of day. Charity binds the broken-hearted. Justice prevents hearts from being broken. Charity clothes the poor in warm apparel. Justice keens men FROM THE HERITAGE OF RAGS. "The Kingdom of God, which Christ came to proclaim, of which He spoke so much and so often, has in the theology and in the preaching of the past been greatly misun- derstood and misinterpreted, as if it meant simply this-that men must suffer in this world, that there must always be what has. been called a 'residuum' of humanity, a scum that rises to the top or vile sediment that sinks to the bottom, that you therefore cannot look on earth for complete justice irom man to man. that man in the mass must be content to suffer, to labour, to die, that the Kingdom of God means that if they bear this sore struggle well and have 'sav- ing faith' when they die, thev will go to heaven. "But the present age declines, and I think rightly, to accept that as its theory of the Kingdom of God. I look back to the early proclamation of it. and read there that the Kingdom of Heaven is 'at hand.' Where? On earth in tke hearts of men. I read there that Christ came to establish in his world the Kingdom of God, that He came to make, this common earth His own. So that I am in full sympathy with men when they say,, as they do say to-day, to the religious teacher, 'Do not try to console us for one injustice reigning here by a promise of jus- tice after we are dead! We want justice I now. YOU SHALL NOT STARVE US here in this world, and then indemnify us with the promise of eating bread in the Kingdom of God hereafter. You shall not let us and our children starve for want of bread, and try to comfort us with religious tracts You shall not crowd us into beastly insanitary hovels, and expect us to rest con- tent with the promise of a golden mansion in the heavens "This poor travailing earth to-day stands more in need of justice than of charity, and if human society can only attain perfection through its majestic reign, surely the indi- vidual must enshrine it in his heart—follow it in his conduct if he would rise to the real significance and grandeur of life. The time will come when the human heart will be touched more profoundly by the appeal to justice than to piety. Wve are moving on lo- an era when men 'look at the victims of life's tragedies, and say, 'These poor crea- tures have rights. We must give them their rights, not alms.' And that is what they need—the oppressed, the down-trodden what they cry for, not charity, but ju-tice. Justice

On 'his estatp in E-sex L-)rd Rayleigh has carried nut a system of co-partnership in farming ^Irch. after a 'Rl'lr' tf,l in its complete foim, has pr ved eminently successful.