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Mother's Grief.
Mother's Grief. BOY CRIMINAL SENT TO A REFORMATORY. Montgomery County Bench decided last Thurs- day to send William Broxton, a little boy living at The Pant, Old Churchstoke, to a reformatory for three years He is a schoolboy, who does not go to echool, and the previous Friday morning he stole a number of articles from two children's jackets that hung in the porch of Churchstoke sohool. The missing things included a knife, and empty purse and nine marbles, three ha'pence, and a mousetrap, together with the dinners of two children and part of the dinners of three other children. Mrs Annie Marston, head mistress of the infants' school, who lives with her husband at Glebe Farm, Churchstoke, said the boy had not been a scholar at the school. P.C. Edward J. Lewis, who conducted the case, said he thought the lad was getting on for 15 years of age. The boy culprit cried bitterly in Court, and his mother said she hoped the Bench would give him another trial. The defendant, however, had been brought before the same Court last summer, and bound over on a charge of housebreaking. Mr Stafford Price-Davies (Marrington Hall) now observed that they considered that the boy should be properly looked atter. Hence the sentence. After the verdict the mother (who had said that she and her husband-a Shropshire labourer —had tried their best and done their duty by the boy) took a seat in the Court, and, with her boy in her lap, burst into tears.
Death of Mr. Alex L. M. Peate.
Death of Mr. Alex L. M. Peate. A gloom was cast over Llanbrynmair district when the news reached there on Monday week that Mr Alex L. M. Peate had passed away that afternoon at his residence, 2, Tollington Place, Tollington Park, London. Mr Peate was a native of Llan- brynmair, being born at Dafarn-newydd on the 24th of May, 1864. He was the son of the late Mr and Mrs David Peate, Glanllyn. Having received his education at the local elementary school, he left for London on the 1st of April, 1880, when he was apprenticed in the giocery trade. Having served in this trade for seven years he entered the emplnyment of the late Mr J. Lawson Johnson, inventor of Bovril," and remained in that service, where he gave the highest satisfaction until the business was formed into a company, with whom he remained up to his death. For many years he was at the head of the counting house, and a sufficient proof that he was highly esteemed and that he fully enjoyed the directors' confidence was his recent appointment as secretary of the Argentine Estates of Bovril Limited." He was of a genial disposition. Kind-hearted and generous, always ready to assist what he thought was deserving. He was a thorough business man, and was apt to look at things generally from a business point of view. He was an uncompromising enemy of humbug in any shape or form in business and religion. His numerous friends from town and country bear testimony to his unbounded kindness and hospitality. If his character was summed up in one word it would be thoroughness, and his motto always was, If you cannot do a man any good, don't do him any harm." By his ability, per- severance and character, he had climbed to a high and responsible position. He had been in indifferent health for over three years, but was so much attached to business that he remapped at his desk up to within a fortnight to his death. He will be greatly missed at Llanbrynmair, as he was in the habit of visiting his native parish regularly once a year and oftener during the 29 years he was in London. His remains were conveyed from his residence to Euston Station accompanied by the deacons of the Welsh Tabernacle, King's Cross, where he was a member. At Euston a large concourse of friends assembled to show their last tribute of respect together with representatives of the London Welsh Lodge of Freemasons, of which he was a devoted member. The remains arrived at Llanbrynmair on Thursday morning, and were accompanied by deceased's eldest brother and Mr Evan Evans, a deacon of the Welsh Tabernacle, and were conveyed to his old home. The funeral, which was private, took place the same day. At Glanllyn Revs S. Roberts and T. Smith officiated. At the Old Chapel and burial ground Rev S. Roberts (pastor) officiated. The chief mourners were deceased's two brothers-Mr J. M. Peate, of London, and Mr G. H. Peate, Glanllyn, Llan- brynmair,—with his two nephews, Masters D. M. and J. C. Peate, Glanllyn. Much sympathy is felt for his widow and two brothers, with their families, in their sad bereavement. The remains were reverently laid to rest in the quiet spot about which he played during his school days over thirty-five years ago. The coffin, which was of polished oak with brass fittings, bore the inscription :— ALEX L. M. PEATE, Passed away 15th Maroh, 1909, In his 45th year. The grave was covered with beautiful floral tributes sent as follows:—A Cross, from his widow three-stringed harp, centre string broken, from his two brothers; anchor, from Bovril Limited"; crown, from Mr Andrew Walker, managing director of Bovril Limited wreath, from W. A. Harries, secretary Bovril Limited heart, from travellers of Bovril Limited life belt, from the brethren of the London Welsh Lodge of Freemasons; wreaths, from the Stanley Cyclist. Club House; Rev and M. E. Lloyd, Margate; Mr and Mrs F. and A. Drawbridge, Goring-on-Thames; Mr and Mrs Gibbon, FaUthill Road; and Mr and Mrs Strohmenger, Tollington Place. 4
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The Suffragists appeared before the Mayor of Croydon to propound the the question whether they would, as women, be allowed to nominate a candidate, but they were completely nonplussed when the Town Clerk diplomatically told them the question could only be answered when they handed in the necessary papers—an invitation which they had c.-i-ae unprepared to meet. By a curious irony there is a lady on the Croydon register, and she absolutely refuses to attempt to vote. The telegraphic message of the Prime Minister of New Zealand transmitting with feelings of pride and satisfaction the offer to build and arm immediately one vessel of the Dreadnought class, and, if necessary, a second, and the reply of the Colonial Secretary, expressing appreciation of the generous and spontaneous offer, were read by the Prime Minister, amid frequent enthusiastic cheer- ing. The offer has been accepted, on the con- dition that the ship is not begun immediately, as the Government consider this year's programme affords ample security."
Local Law Case.
Local Law Case. BOULTON AND CO. V. REAY. This actiun was heard in the Chancery Division of the High Court on the 19th inst. The plaintiffs were Messrs A. Boulton and Co. of Shrewsbury, coal merchants, and the defendant, Mr Robert Reay, of Montgomery. Defendant was formerly in Messrs Boulton's employ at Montgomery, and left such employ on the 15th December last. Mr Reay had entered into an agreement with Messrs Boulton that he would not for five years after he left their employ carry on or be concerned in carrying on a business of a coal merchant, etc, within ten miles of Mont- gomery station. Plaintiffs in their action complained that the defendant had infringed the terms of his agree- ment, and evidence was adduced to this effect. Mr Henry Johnston (instructed by Mr G. H. Morgan, of Shrewsbury) was for the plaintiff, and Mr Leonard Potts (instructed by Mr. C. S. Pryce, of Montgomery) was for the defendant. An injunction had been granted by Mr Justice Eve on the 12th inst. restraining defendant until the 19th. On the adjourned motion that day, it was agreed that the motion should be treated as the trial of the action. The Judge made an order continuing the injunction in the terms of the agreement for five years, the defendant being ordered to pay costs.
Llanfyllin Town Council.
Llanfyllin Town Council. At the monthly meeting of the above Council, held in the Town Hall on Tuesday, the vlayor (Mr T. Edwards) presided, and there were also present Aldermen W. Ellis and R. H. Jones, Councillors J. Roberts, E. Hawke Dawe, and W. A. Pughe, together with the Clerk (Mr J. Jones), and the Surveyor. A letter was read from the local branch of the St. John's Ambulance Association asking for a reduction in the charge for the use of the room in the Town Hall for their class. Councillor Pugh, who proposed that the room should be given free of charge, stated that an association of that kind would be a benefit to the town. The proposition, which was seconded by Alder- man R. H. Jenes, was carried unanimously. Messrs C. P. Owen and R. A. Jones were elected auditors, and Messrs T. Jones, Ketch Farm, and T. Owens, Rhysgog, were appcinted overseers. The tender of Mr D. E. Jones, Pentrepoeth, for the carting of stone from the new quarry tor the ensuing year at 2s 6d per ton was accepted. The Surveyor said there would be about five hundred tons to be carted. The Surveyor was instructed to repair the sheep market plac at a cost of 50s. The Finance Committee reported that the expenditure on the roads of the borough for the month amounted to X27 6s, an increase of X3 lis on last year.—The report was adopted. A lbtter was read from the Golf Committee stating that they had considered the question of providing golf links for the town and neighbour- hood. Mr Lomax had generously offered the use of his park on the conditions that all loss and damage to the interests of the tenants were made good. The Council thanked Mr Lomax for his kindness. They also considered that thenatter should now be taken up by the private club. Councillor Hawke Dawe proposed, and Council- lor Pugh seconded the adoption of the report, which was agreed to. Alderman EHie suggested asking the Cambrian Railways Company if arrangements could not be made to stop the express train for Aberystwyth so that passengers from Llanfyllin could Be picked up at Lianymynech.-The suggestion was adopted.
Llanfyllin Sessions.
Llanfyllin Sessions. HOW ANIMAL DISEASE IS SPREAD. The magistrates present at the County Sessions on Tuesday were Messrs G. Kempster (chairman), T. Edwards (mayor), R. O. Perrott, W. Jones, and Chief Constable Holland. P.C. Hughes charged Edward Morris, Dolwar Hall, Llanfihangel, with having been drunk on February 23rd. Complainant said that he found defendant lying in the ditch near Llanfechain very drunk. He got him up and sent him home. The Chairman: Are there any previous convic- tions against defendant P P.S. Price: Yes, sir, numerous convictions. The complainant, continuing his evidence, said defendant was a man who goes to farm houses and gets a lot of drink. P.S. Price: He has recently been black-listed. Defendant was fined 5s and costs. P.C. Timothy Hughes charged Thomas Hughes, Nantmawr, with having allowed eight pigs to be removed in contravention to the Swine Fever Ord-r. Defendant, who pleaded guilty, said he bought eight pigs at Newbridge, and did not intend taking them to the smii afield. The same day he bought a number of other pigs and took them to Oswestry, which he had a license for. The eight pigs which he was charged with having removed were not intended to be taken to the smithfield, and therefore he said he was not aware that the license was required. P.S. Price stated that the notification of the order was posted around the district. The Clerk: Are there any previous convictions against defendant ? P.C. Hughes Yes, sir. A fine of £ 2 and costs was imposed upon defendant. P.C. Tudor charged John Williams, Llidianty- rhos, Hirnant, for not reporting sheep scab. The constable said the sheep had been affected for about three weeks.—Defendant stated he never knew that the sheep were suffering from scab.— Fined 5s and costs. For a similar offence Robert Davies, tailor, Llanrhaiadr, was fined 63 and costs on the infor- mation of P.C. Tudor, who also proved the case against David Roberts, Cefn, Hirnant, who was fined 10s and costs for a like offence. A charge of having ridden his bicycle without a light was preferred against Joseph Edwards by P.C. Hughes. Defendant said he had a lamp, but it was not lit. He only rode about 20 yards. The Chairman: Why didn't you light the lamp Derora you isiarueu r Defendant said he was waiting for the water to run into the carbine. Fined Is and costs. There were 525 applications for exemptions from dog licenses. Ten objections were sustained by the police on the grounds that the quantity of stock was not sufficient, and the remainder were granted. At the Borough Sessions on Tuesday, before the Mayor and other magistrates, P.S. Price charged Charles White, Penybryn, Meifod, with removing pigs in contravention of the swine fevar regula- tions.—Defendant, who pleaded guilty, said he did not think that the license was required.— Fined 5s and oosts. The license of the Bala Inn was transferred from the late Edward Lewis to Winifred Lewis. There were seventy-two applications for exemp- tions from dog licenses. Two applications were objected to by the police, and the objections were sustained.
A Hint to the Clergy. j
A Hint to the Clergy. j Why was there no Divine Service at Forden Workhouse on Sunday, March 7th? This was the question put by the Rev D. E. Rowlands (vicar of Middletown and Great Wollaston), at the following meating of the Board of Guardians. Last Wednesday this inquiry brought forth the following letter from the Rev H. Rollason, Baptist minister, Montgomery, who has under- taken thd arrangement of the spiritual work at the workhouse, ever since the Board decided to dispense with the Vicar of Forden as a paid chaplain:— Will you kindly explain to the Board that the Service was not held on March 7th owing to the deep snow, making cycling impossible on that day. The members of the Board are no doubt aware that the comparatively isolated position of the workhouse makes it difficult for many of the ministers to attend, especially in bad weather. Very few of the Free Church ministers have horses, and perhaps I may be permitted to suggest that, if some of the clergy in the vicinity who possess vehicles and horses could be induced to take their part in the spiritual ministrations to the inmates on Sundays, such omissions as that of March 7th would be less likely to occur. The letter was received in silence, and the Rev D. E. Rowlands passed no comment.
Montgomery Water Supply.
Montgomery Water Supply. LORD POWIS THANKED AS LESSOR. At a private meeting ef the Montgomery Town Council on Saturday, March 13th, Mr Forrester Addie attended, as Lord Powis's representative. After considerable discussion, it was agreed that the site of the new reservoir be leased by Lord Powis to the Corporation on the terms of his letter of the 23rd May, 1908, subject to the rent being X3 instead of Y,5 under clause 1, and dispensing with the erection of the btone wall on the north side of the reservoir adjoining the road unJer clause 3. It was also arranged that the lease of the new site, and the existing leases be consolidated, the latter remaining at the old rents, viz., .£1 each. At the monthly meeting of the Town Council last Thursday a letter was read from Mr Addie, stating that he had now had the opportunity of discussing the water supply question with Lord Powis, and had pleasure in confirming the above arrangement made with the Corporation. Previous to the open meeting the Council had sat an hour in committee on the question, after which the Mayor (Alderman Fairies-Humphreys) remarked that it was very satisfactory that Lord Powis had been GOOD ENOUGH TO MEET THEM in that manner.—[Councillor T. Howard: Hear, hear.] -It was very much to their advantage, and generous on his part, because they were only paying a nominal acknowledgement for the water. The Deputy Town Clerk (Mr J. E. Tomley) read a resolution adopted by the Council in committee, that application be made to the Local Government Board for sanction to borrow .£600 for 30 years for the water supply improvement, and that preference be given to local investors, and, if 30 years be not allowed, that 20 years be allowed, that the work be entrusted to the Surveyor, and not be let on contract. Councillor Maurice Owen proposed a vote cf thanks to Lord Powis for meeting us in such a kind—(applause by Councillor Howard)—and homely and generous way, in giving us the lease on such good terms and for such a good purpose." Councillor Howard: I think it would be a very good idea.—Agreed.
IIndependent Order of Rechabites.
Independent Order of Rechabites. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MID- WALES DISTRICT. The twenty-first annual meeting of the District Council of the Mid-Wales District (No. 62) of the I Independent Order of Rechabites was held at the Eagle Restaurant, Aberystwyth, on Wednesday, when there was a full muster of the officers and representatives present. The District Chief Ruler (Bro J. Paith Morgan, Aberystwyth) presided, and among others present were: Bros E. W. Hamer, P.D.C.R., Newtown; R. Jones, D.D.R., Talybont; Rev Rhys Davies, D.S.J.T., Corris; John Evans, D.T., J. B. Jenkins, D.S. J. Lewis Jones, D A., Aberystwyth; J. Banks, D.G., Machynlleth D. Hamer, D. H. Powell, Newtown; J. D. Lloyd, Lampeter; R. Ll. Jones, Edward Rowland, J. L. Evans, Pennal; J, G. Rowe, R. G. Bennett, Daniel Thomas, G. D. White, Aber- ystwyth; H. Davies, Aberangell; G. M. Arthur, Machynlleth; E. L. Rowlands and R. Griffith, Aberdovey. The opening business having been transacted, the Secretary submitted the annual report and balance sheet, which showed that at the beginning of the year 1908 the membership was 733, whilst at the end of the year it stood at 749, an increase of 16. The funeral fund at the commencement of the year stood at S.1,308, and at the end of the year it amounted to 41,446, an increase of £ 138. One notable fact was that in a district comprising over 700 members only one death had occurred during the year, and that one was over 70 years of age. It is still more extraordinary when the various occupations in which the members are engaged in are considered, and it speaks volumes of the advantages of young men affiliating them- selves with a sound temperance friendly soeiety. There was also a balance in hand of over X18 in the Management Fund. The report of the juvenile branch showed the membership to be 109. The funeral funds at the commencement of the year amounted to £ 206, whilst at the end of the year it stood at .£217. The Management Fund showed a balance in hand of .£1 18s. The Superintendent appealed to the members to take more interest in the juvenile work, which was supported by Bros E. Rowlands (Pennal), D. Hamer (Newtown), and the District Chief Raler. An adjournment was then made for dinner, which was splendidly served up in an adjoining room by the Hostess (Mrs Jenkins). Business having been resumed, Bro J. Barclay Jenkins gave a brief account of the Juvenile Conference held at Pontypridd last year. I On the motion of Bro E. W. Hamer, seconded I by Bro D. H. Powell, it was unanimously decided to forward a notice of motion to the H.M.C. to be I held at Birmingham asking for a revision of the scale of contributions, more especially in the lower ages. Bro E. L. Rowlands, Aberystwyth, was elected as representative to the H.M.C., with Bro E. W. Hamer as alternate. The officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows:-D.C.B., Bro R. Jones, Talybont; D.D.R., Bro Rev Rhys Davies, Corris; D.S.J.T., Bro D. Hamer, Newtown; D. Sec., Bro J. Barclay Jenkins, Aberystwyth; D. Treasurer, Bro John Evans, Aberystwyth; D.L., Bro R. Griffith, Aber- dovey D. Guardian, Bro Banks, Machynlleth; D.A.S.J.T., Bro J. D. Lloyd, Lampeter; Auditors, Bros J. L. Jones, Aberystwyth, and D. H. Powell, Newtown; P.D.C.R., Bro J. Paith Morgan. Aber- ystwyth. They were duly installed by the retiring P.D.C.R., Bro E. W. Hamer. It was resolved that the next annual meeting be held at Newtown. A hearty vote of thanks to the Aberystwyth Tent brought the proceedings to a close.
Within 111 Miles of South…
Within 111 Miles of South Pole, Lieutenant E. H. Shackleton, of the Nimrod Antarctic Expedition, has, according to a Press Association telegram, accomplished the great achievement of penetrating the southern ice barrier to within 100 miles of the South Pole. This beats all previous records. Beyond this brief announcement little is known of Lieutenant Shackleton's expedition. According to the pre-arranged plan the Nimrod, after land- ing him and his party on King Edward VII, Land, was to proceed with magnetic survey work, and after refitting at Christchurch, to return for the exploring party in twelve months. The expedi- tion twice narrowly escaped disaster shortly after reaching the assigned base, which was a depot that had been established by Captain Scott. The Discovery hut was found intact but snowed up. While the landing of stores was going on the ice in the bay broke up without any warning, and was soon a mass of floating fragments. The party on the ice were in a precarious position, and one of the Siberian ponies for the sleigh work was drowned. The ship ultimately pushed the floes to land, and the party got safely ashore. Shortly after this the ship itself was in great jeopardy. A tremendous blizzard came on which lasted three days. The ship made some leeway, and the crew could only see a few ship's lengths ahead. When the storm abated the first officer sighted moun- tains near at hand, which were thought to be five miles away. Had the blizzard continued the vessel would probably have gone ashore. There was a heavy sea running, and the ship was con- tinually bumping on ice-floes, sometimes danger- ously. Once the propeller fouled a large floe, and it was thought that the ship was doomed, but she gradually wore free and was able to resume steaming. Unfortunate dissensions occurred this time between Captain England and Lieutenant Shackleton, the consequence of which was that tha Nimrod returned to Christchurch, after land- ing the exploring party, without conducting the survey which had been planned, and Captain England resigned. Nothing at all is known of Lieutenant Shackle- ton's dash towards the Pole, but his plans were made public when he left this country in October, 1907. Up to the time of his departure only three men, Lieutenant Shackleton himself, Captain R. F. Scott, who commanded the Discovery, and Dr. Wilson, also of the Discovery, had passed the 80th degree, southern latitude. The purpose of the Shackleton expedition was to continue the work done by Captain Scott in the Ross Sea area. The idea was that an exploring party of twelve should be landed and should immediately commence an attempt to put down a line of depots before the closing in of the winter for a distance of 150 miles due south, and should continue this work in the spring for, if possible, another 100 miles, or to within 500 geographical miles of the Pole. The effort to reach the Pole was to be made last sum- mer. For this Lieutenant Shackleton took with him the novel equipment of a motor-car to travel over the ice, as well as six Siberian ponies for sleighs. The motor-car was, of course, an experi- ment. As a means of locomotion it had never before been tried in the antarctic, but the smooth, level surfi.je of the barrier ice had suggested the practicability of an adapted motor-car being able to make good progress over its surface. Whether or not it answered expectations can only be conjectured.
The Borough Member and his…
The Borough Member and his Constituents. Sir,—In case any communications from my constituents have gone unacknowledged in the past fortnight, I shall be grateful to you for the opportunity of explaining that both my Secretary and I have been sufferihg from influenza, and that I have with difficulty carried on business during this period in consequence. I can assure any of my constituents, who have done me the honour to write to me, that the subjects of their valued communications at any rate are not being overlooked.—Yours faithfully, J. D. REES. Travellers' Club. Pall Mall, S.W. 26th March, 1909.
BERRIEW.'
BERRIEW. FOR SEED OATS, and Early or Late Varieties of Seed Potatoes, we recommend you to go to DAVID JONES and SON, Wholesale and Retail Grocers, 31, High-street, Welshpool.—[Advt.J
TREFEGLWYS.
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 cash.
LLANWNOG.
LLANWNOG. SALE OF A FREEHOLD FARM.—Messrs Cooke Bros. & Roberts, auctioneers, Newtown, effected a sale by private treaty during the past week of Upper Gwynfynydd, situate in the parish of Llanwnog. Messrs Williams, Gittins & Taylor were the solicitors for the vendor. This makes the third farm Messrs Cooke Bros. & Roberts have sold by private treaty in this county during the past month.
GUILSFIELD
GUILSFIELD FOR SEED OATS, and Early or Late Varieties of Seed Potatoes, we recommend you to go to DAVID Joxas and Son, Wholesale and Retail Grocers, 31, High-street, Welshpool.—[Advt.J
MONTGOMERY.
MONTGOMERY. As THEY WERE.-The Corporation rates for the ensuing year will remain as they were: General distiict, Is 6d in the £ Inner district (lighting), 6d in the X. "WHERE IS THE MONEY COMING FROM?"— This question was put by Alderman Arthur Vaughan at the Town Council last Thursday, when a committee submitted a scheme for im- proving the street lighting at a cost of X27, with an annual extra charge for lighting of XS. If you show me where the money is coming from," continued the Alderman, "I am perfectly agree- able. But if we go into this improvement we shall want an 8J rate instead of 6d." The light- ing scheme was adjourned for a month.
TREGYNON.
TREGYNON. THE parish council meeting, which was to have been held the same evening had to be postponed because of the non-attendance of the members, there being insufficient to form a quorum. ANNUAL ASSEMBLY.—The annual assembly of the parish meeting took place on Monday evening last at the schoolroom at seven o'clock. There was a very poor attendance, only about ten present. The chair was taken by Rev. D. B. Edmunds, chairman of the parish council. The trustees pre- sented a copy of the Charity account for the year ended 31st December, 1908, and the lists of the beneficiaries of doles was reaa. some questions were put to the Charity trustees respecting the alterations at Cefntwlc, and a discussion ensued. It was ultimately agreed to hold a parish meeting for the purpose of discussing the whole question of administration of the Cefntwlc Charites at an early date. ■ »
MR. DAVID DAVIES' FOX HOUNDS
MR. DAVID DAVIES' FOX HOUNDS WILL MEET Saturday, April 3rd, Rhyiygroea Cross Roads I (Instead of Hampton Hall). At 10-30 a.m.
' HAD NO RIGHTS THERE I'
HAD NO RIGHTS THERE I' A Montgomery Husband in His Wife's House. Why He Deserted. The second scene in a matrimonial tragedy was acted at the Montgomery Borough Sessions last Thursday, when the adjourned case was called of Jane Davies and John Davies." The wife, living at Cross House, Montgomery, had summoned her husband, who now lives in the Crown-yard, for desertion." A month ago details of this family discord were given, and the Bench adjourned the case for a month to give the parties an oppor- tunity of making it up." But when the hus- band and wife appeared in Court last Thursday, one glance at their stern faces showed that no reconciliation had taken place. Do you wish to make an application to the Bench with regard to your case ?" inquired the Deputy Clerk (Mr J. E. Tomley). Mrs Davies' answer came decisively. No!" You wish to go on with it ? —" Yes!" So the Clerk read the depositions of the previous hearing, when the complainant snid that they had bean married 20 years. He alleged desertion had taken place on the 21st of January, when he told her he wanted his things as he was going away. He went away that day and had not been back to her since, nor had he given anything for her maintenance. Replying to Mr Martin Woosnam—who had appeared as the husband's advocate at the first hearing-Mrs Davies added that the house was in her name. They had sometimes lived on bad terms, and sometimes on good. SHE HAD ORDERED HIM AWAY from the house the night after last May fair. She had ordered him away many times before when he was drunk and didn't give her any money. He had not told her to go and live with him; she would not go, but if he liked to come back and give her his money, and behave, he could come. She had spoken to him since the 21st of January. Have you asked him to come back ? inquired the Clerk. No," replied Mrs Davies, I haven't asked him to come. The place is open for him if he likes." Have you anything more to say, Mrs Davies ? No," replied the grey-haired little woman. Do you wish to ask any questions, Davies ? Yes, sir," answered the husband-a tall, burly labourer, passing middle-age. "I've been ordered from there! "Yes," agreed the wife, I ordered him then (the night after May fair), when he provoked me. But I haven't ordered him since, nor given him good cause to go this time." "Do you wish to call any witnesses?" asked the Clerk. No," answered Mrs Davies, there's no more to say about it whatever! Mrs Davies then stepped out of the •witness-box, which was then tenanted by her husband. Replying to a question, Where are you living now?" Davies answered, "At the Crown, sir, cottage. The Cross Road is NO HOME OF MINE. She's told me it's no home of mine and never was, and I never had no rights there! When was that ? asked the Clerk. Oh! Many times Not only once! Do you want to tell the magistrates anything about what happened on that night, the 21st of January ?" I had a few words. I didn't quarrel at all with her then." But she says you deserted her ? Yes, I deserted her. I went. Her put the things for me to take." He asked me to put them out," exclaimed Mrs Davies. "Was it your clothes or wearing apparel?" inquired Mr Maurice Owe., who sat on the Bench with Mr Stafford Pryce Davies, Mr A. G. Mount- ford, Mr Timothy Morgan Owen, and Mr J. T. Ward. Yes," replied the husband, her put them all down for me outside the kitchen door! Do you want to tell the magistrates how you came to go that day at all ? suggested the Clerk to the husband. Well, her wor at me all the while, air! No! cried the wife. And many times before," continued the hus- band. "asking me why I didn't go and take a house if I wanted to, that I was a devil of a long time over it, taking a house! Have you ever been locked out ? inquired Mr Maurice Owen again. "Many a time, sir," said the husband sadly. "Where did you sleep then?" continued the magistrate. I slept out in a building." Had you taken a house before yon left your wife ? asked the Clerk. Yes, a day or two." Did she know about it Yes, she said she knowed." Did you tell her ? No, I didn't tell her Mr Maurice Owen: Did she tell you to go before you took the house p- Yea. The Clerk: Do you wish to tell the magistrates anything else?—Yes. If her likes to come to me-- The house you lived in before was not yours ?" No, not mine. Her told me I had no rights many times." You have taken a house, and it is there if she likes to come to it ? "Yes, sir." Have you asked her to come to you ? inquired Mr Mountford. Her can come and welcome, when her likes You haven't asked her to come there ? "I haven't." Do you think," asked Mr Maurice Owen, YOU WOULD AGREE BETTER, if she was to come and live with you ? I don't know," said the husband. Perhaps she can do better than she has done (laughter). Your wife, in her evidence," observed Mr Price Davies, said her house is open to you to come back to, if you wish ? Yes, sir," agreed the husband. Do you wish to go back there ? I couldn't do there afore. I don't know how it will be. It will be worse now, if I go back!" All as I say," replied the wife, is I don't think I'm going to live with him to the Crown. The home is there, if he likes to come, but I won't go there." "You don't intend to go there?" asked the Clerk. No; my home is there. He can come there, if he likes, provided he gives me the money. I haven't had a ha'penny off him since last April. That's all!" I paid all debts as was owing," pleaded the husband; every penny!" There's nothing more ?" observed Mr Prioe Davies, as chairman of the Bench. Very well! We'll clear the Court 1" In two minutes the decision was made known. The case is dismissed