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jnbwtown TTA-RRY JONES, 5, Kerry-road, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, Tobacconist, and Fruiterer. ANTICIPATIONS FOR SPRING.—New and Dis- • tinctive Styles in Millinery now showing 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. lAdrt. MK. T. MALDWYN PBICE, 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. TO FARMERS.—C. W. Norton, Broad-street, Newtown, has been fortunate in securing the best samples of home-grown Red Clover grown in the county. Book your orders early to secure the best, at the low price offered.—[Advt. 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 nourishingas 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, Br lad-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. A FREE GIFT.—Homesteads of 160 acres are given free, on condition of settlement, to a farm a jrvant who goes to Canada. In 1896, less than 1,000 of such Homesteads were taken; in 1905, over 30,000 were taken. Do you want one ? Then consult E. H MORGAN, Jeweller, Broad-Street, who is an appointed shipping agent, and will ad- vise you how to get one. Work guaranteed to Farm Servants and Domestic Servants.- [Advt;.] THE fair will be made attractive by Mr P. Collins' Wonderland Exhibition, and a hobt of other novelties. PERSONAL.—Mr P. Wilson-Jones who was recently appointed Director of Small Holdings for the County of Montgomeryshire, will shortly retire from his seat on the County Council, and thus a vacancy will be created in the Carno Division. HocKEY.-On Saturday, the results were— men's match: Bishop's Castle, 1, Newtown, 0; Ladies' match: Newtown, 2. Aberystwyth College, 1. There will be no county match played on Wednesday next. BAPTIST MUTUAL.—On Thursday evening last the President (Mr T. Parry Jones) entertained the members of this society to extracts and read- ings from Bellamy's Looking Backward," which was greatly enjoyed by those present. APPOINTMENT.—At the Caersws Board of guar- dians on Wednesday, in accordance with notice of motion, Mr Samuel Powell proposed and Mr William Alderson seconded th,tt Dr Alfred Shearer be appointed Medical Officer of Health or the Newtown district. The resolution was carried unanimously. FOOTBALL.—North End played Aberystwyth College at Aberystwyth on Saturday in a Mont- gomeryshire Le,gue Match, and were defeated by 5 goals to n.l,-Newtown Half Holiday were engaged in a friendly match with the Hockey Club team en Thursday, and the game resulted in a draw of 6 goals each. WEDDING.—The marriage took place on Wednes- • day, at Birmingham (by special licence), of Mrs Handy, widow of the late Mr John Hanay, Frank- well, Newtown, to Mr C. R. Dalgeish, architect and surveyor. The bride was attended by Mrs Elliot, while Mr Wood, of Birmingham, acted as best man. The bride was the recipient of a num- ber of useful presents. THE third of a Series of Services of Praise was given in the Congregational Chapel on Sunday evening, and was wholly devoted to the hymns of Dr Horatius Bonar. The pastor (Rev E. Jones- Williams) gave some interesting particulars of the life and life-work of this -,rear,-(shall we greatest?) -bymn- writer, and the service was bcth instructive in its method and inspiring in its result. HOCKEY.—At Welshpool, on Saturday week, the ,Llanfyllin ladies met the Newtown County School girls when a grand match was witnessed, the Newtown girls winning by 3 goals to 0. The Llanfyllin goal was good and their forwards were vary fast, but the Newtown defence was sound. '-The goals were scored by Elsie Jones (2) and Maud Morgan. The players were entertained to tei at the Bull Hotel. T" T:'f.3_3- \1.1. n," PROMOTION.- Mr uavia nctwarue, uuuum contractor, Burnt Green, Worcestershire, son of the lata Mr Evan Edwards, and who was appren- ticed to the late Mr Edward Williams, builder, formerly of Newtown, has just had the honour of being made president of the Bromsgrove and District Master Builders and Allied Trades Association for the present year, and his many friends are confident that he will fill the post with credit to himself and to his native town. P.P.E.—The Victoria Hall, on Saturday eve- ning, contained another crowded audience on the occasion of the weekly Penny Popular. Mr Sydney H. Jarvis presided, and the following took part in an ezcellent programme Mr J. C. Gittins' Orchestra, Misses Winnie Phillips, Annie Jones, Master Emrys Tanner, and Mr Hugh Jones, together with an amusing sketch, entitled: Household Cases." performed by Misses Pugh, Hudson, Liddle, and DavieEl. Mrs. George Astley was the accompanist, BOWLING CLUB.—The Annual Meeting was held at the Bear Hotel on Friday, under the chairmanship of the retiring president, Mr P. Wilson-Jones. The balance sheet showed a debit balance, which the chairman generously cleared off. Last season's matches resulted in an un- broken series of success. The officers for the year were elected:—President, Mr. Edward Powell, Plasybryn; Vice-president, Mr C. W. Norton; Treasurer, Mr J. Arthur Jones; Finan- cial Secretary: Mr Tom Phillips; Committee: Dr. Wilson. Mr G. Claffey, Mr D. Bunford, Mr Harry Roberts.—The appointment ot secretary ■ was deferred. SHOPPII;G.-Complaints concerning the in- adequate provisions made by shopkeepers to meet the demands of the modern shopper are frequent, and townspeople freely avail themselves of the cheap trips to Manchester, Liverpool, and Birmingham to do their shopping in those -centres. The complaints mentioned usually came from persons who have not given the home market a fair trial. For instance, the splendid stock of patterns in ladies dress materials and fabrics which is being shdwn by Mr D. H. Lewis, of Trade Hall, should obviate any such migration afield for shopping. A beautiful range of the very choicest stuffs for wear can be viewed, and the ffhopper who would call and see for himself would be both astonished and delighted. PREBENTAIONs.-On Wednesday at the R.W.W' Recreation Rooms, two presentations took place- Miss Laura Roberts, on the occasion of her marriage, wjrf presented with a silver tea service by her fellow workers and friends. Miss Roberts has been associated with Messrs Pryce Jones, Ltd. for many years, and identified herself on many occasions with the organisations of various enter- tainments that took place from time to time. Mr T. Meredith, in making the presentation of a silver service, said they were very pleased to know that Miss Roberts was about to wed, and she was going to a very comfortable home. At the same time, Miss Robert's numerous friends were very sorry that she was leaving them and she would be very much missed. They wish her a long life and every possible happiness.—The marriage pre- sentation to Mr Pryce Wilson took the form of a very handsome marble clock and a piece of silver Mr Wilson had also been connected with the R.W.W. for many years, and was manager of the printing department. His fellow workeis and friends could not allow the occasion to pass with- out showing their-appreciation of his good fellow- ship and willingness at all times to take part in the musical line. He was a member of the Musical Committee in connection with R.W.W. Festival, and also of the dancing committees. Mr T. Meredith made both the presentations on behalf of the subscribers. Other subscribers who made brief speeches were Messrs George Woosnam. William Davies, H. Liptrot, and Rowley Pugh. EISTEDDFOD.—The annual meeting of the General Committee of the above was held at the Market-street Coffee House on Wednesday last, when Mr J. Arthur Jones (N.P. Bank), presided over a good attendance. The Hon. Sec. (Mr W. E. Gordon), presented a balance sheet of the last eisteddfod, which showed a surplus of -631 68. 2d. On the proposition of Mr P. Wilson-Jones, seconded,by Mr E. W. Hamer, the statement of accounts was passed, and it was resolved that the balance be disposed of as follows: An honorarium of six guineas to the SecrAtary,.£8 6s. 8d, to the Newtown and District Nursing Association, and the same amount to the Independent Order of Rechabites and the Reserve Fund. It was decided to hold the Eisteddfod on Friday, December 3'st, 1909, in preference to New Year's Day, which next year falls on Saturday. Votes of thanks were passed to Mr J. Arthur Jones (chairman of committee), for the interest he has taken in the work, and also to the Presidents, Conductors, and Sub- scribers. The special thanks of. the Committee were also tendered to Miss Mary Thomas, Gorphwysfa, for the rich musical treat she gave at the meetings, and to Miss Beatrice Gittins. who accompanied her. The following officials were appointed for the ensuing year—Presidents Canon Woosnan (Aberhafesp Hall), and A. E. Humphreys-Owen, Esq. (Glansevern). Conductor: Mr P. Wilson-Jones. Mr Wilson-Jones expressed a wish to be relieved of the post, but yielded to the strong desire of the members to undertake the duties for another year. Chairman of Committee: Mr J. Arthur Jones, Hon. Sec.: Mr W. E. Gordon. The various committees were re-appointed, with the following additions- Literary Committee Mr Ivor Jones, M.A., in place of Mr R. S. Forrester Art Committee: Mrs J. T. C. Gittins, in place of Mrs Forrester; J. E. Lane Griffiths. It was decided to request the committee to have their reports ready to present to the General Committee on May 12th. Lecture.—Mr Field presided over the weekly meeting of the Wesley Guild on Wednesday evening, when an interesting and instructive lecture on Personal Care of Health" was given by Dr F. Wilson. The Municipal Elections.—There are no new candidates, and there will be no con- test this year. Those re-nominated for the town ward are Messrs G. H. Ellison, John Humphreys, and Richard Barnes; for Llan- llwchaiarn ward, Mr David Jones. In the Newtown ward also Mr J. H. Jones will retain his seat.

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