The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

OR TWR. < Y LLYTHYR-GLUDYDD. Mae'n dod! hysbysydd yr aflonydd fyd, A throediad trwm, cob laes, rhewedig farf; Helyntoedd byd yn hongian draws ei gefn. Mae'n ffyddlon idd ei siars-y llwythog god, Er hyn, i'w chynwys defraw yw, ei nod Yw'r gwesty ben, llerhydd ei faich i lawr. Chwibianu wna, druanddyn ysgafn fron. Mae'n siriol er yn our cenhad wr ing I luoedd yw, llawenydd ddug i rai: Ond poen neu londer, dihwys ganddo ef Anneddau'n Iloag, gostyngiad llog y bane, Y geni a'r marw-restr, nodau'n tvlyb Gan ddagrau wlychent raddiau trist, Mor ami a'r geiriau dwysion ynddynt sydd,- Dwys-ocheneidiau serch cariad-lanc pell, Neu ateb gwyl y ferch-un effaith ga Y cwbl oil, dideimlad yw i'r oil. COWPER (Cyf.). Llod chwithig y darllena hanes pwyllgor addysg y sir. Gwrthoda y pwyllgor gweithiol godiad cyflog i athrawes ieuanc, am y bwriedir gwneuthyr rhyw gyfnewidiadau yn y dyfodol. Mynegir yn y pwyllgor cyffredinol fod y ferch wedi myned trwy arholiad, ac ar hyn dywed cadeirydd y pwyllgor nitS gwyddent byny pan wrthodasant y cais a chynygiodd fod y mater yn cael ei droi yn ol am ail-ystyriaeth. Yn awr ym- ddengys i mi, y dylasai y pwyllgor wybod y ffeith- iau cyn penderfynu ar y cais; yn ail y ffaith nas gwyddent yw un o'r rhai cyntaf y dylaaent ofyn yn ei chylch ac yn drydedd nad oedd cysylltiad gweladwy rhwng y rheswrn a roddasant am wrthod a'r tfaith nas gwyddent, ond y mae y wybodaeth am dani i wneud cyfnewidiad yn eu gweithrediad. Ofnaf Dad yw hyn ond un esiampl o'r modd llac a dilun y gofelir am addysg yn y sir. Nid rhyfedd fod cymaint cwynion oddiwrth yr athrawon ar un llaw ac oddiwrth y treth- dalwyr ar y Haw aratl. Gobeithio y dangosir mwy o ofal o dan lywyddiaeth y eadeirydd newydd. Gresynol yw gweled trnu tai i lawr yn y wlad hyd na byddo l!e i bobl drigianu. Yn mhobl y wlad y mae nerth teyrnas. Difa eu trigolion mae y dinasoedd. Elent yn wag c bobl oni.bae am y dylifiad sydd iddynt yn barhaus o'r wlad. Dwg y rhai hyn gyda ychwanegiad rhif. ychwanegiad nerth ac yni. Camgymeriad dybryd felly yw i'r tirfeddianwyr wn^ud eu goreu i ddiboblogi y rhanbarth o'r wlad sydd wedi cael yr anhap o ddod yn eiddo iddjnfc hwy. Dywedid am Alexander ei fod yn creu anialwch ac yn ei alw yn lie heddychlawn. Dyna feddyliwn ydyw dyhead llawer o fonedd Prydain. Ond y mae yn myned yn ormod o'r dydd iddynt gael parhau yn hir i wneuthyr hyn. Yr oedd dau fachg-en tlawd yn Plymouth arferent fyned ar y traeth i gasglu chwyn y mor a geid ar y creigiau, i'w werthu. Elent allan gyda'r wawr i chwilio am dano a'i baratoi. Yr oedd gauddynt awr bob dydd yn rhydd iddynt eu hucain. Treuliai un yr awr hono i gysgu ar y traeth neu yn y dafarn. Rhoddai y llall 11 yr awr i addysgu ei hun. Mae y cyntaf yn awr yn ddyn canol oed yn casglu chwyn y mor. Mae'r llall yn wr dylanwadol a chyfoethog. Dywedodd yn ddiweddar, "Nid oedd gwahaniaeth beth oedd fy ngwaith, penderfynais roddi awr bob dydd i addysgu fy hun, a dyna yr achos o fy llwyddiant mewn bywyd." Ganwyd Michael Roberts yn mhlwyf Llanfyllin mab ydoedd i'r Parch John Roberts, Vangwm, a nai i'r Parch Robert Roberts, Clynog. Dechreuodd bregethu pan tua 17 mlwydd oed. Aeth i Benmorfa i gadw ysgol wedi decbreu pregetbu, ac oddiyno pan yn 22 i Bwllheli, lie y trigodd weddill ei oes, gan gadw siop a phregethu yn ol y drefn y pryd hyny. Bu farw yn Ionawr, 1849. Daeth ef allan cyn i dan y diwygiad trwy Harris a Rowlands oeri na lliniaru llawer. Disgynasai gwlaw graslawn athrawiaeth yr Efengylwr o Langan ar ei ben. Taniesid ei enaid gan hywawdledd angerddol ei ewythr o Glynog, "ac ato yntau y dygwyd gair yn ddirgel, a'i glust a glywodd both ohono." Cyfrifir mai y tro hyntaf yn ei fywyd oedd pan bregethodd yn Llanidloes am 10 y boreu yn y Gymdeithasfa yn 1819. Y prydnawn cynt gofidiwyd eifeddwl wrth weled lliaws o feibion a merched ieuainc, a ddaethant i'r dref i'r cyfarfod, yn wamal a gwyllt yr olwg arnynt ar hyd yr heolydd. Wedi myned i'w lety, ymneillduodd i'w ystafell ac ni welwyd of hyd boreu dranoeth. Ei destyn yn y boren, Am hyny yr annuwiolion ni safant yn y farn." Gyda ei fod yn dechreu llefaru, teimlid fod nerthoedd y farn a'r byd a ddaw yn ysgwyd ac yn gwasgu y gynulleidfa yn ofnadwy, a chynhyddu fwy-fwy yr oedd y nerth a'r dylanwad hyd y diwedd. Arferai Mr Cleaton ddyweud mai hono oedd yr oedfa fwyaf nerthol yr oedd yn cofio iddo fod ynddi erioed yn ei fywyd: yr oedd yr holl dyrfa megys wedi ei gwasgu na allai na symud na llefain. na braidd anadlu. Dywedai Mr Cleaton ddarfod cael allan wedi hyny fod o leiaf 1,500 o eneidiau wedi eu hychwanegu at yr eglwyai yn y parthau hyny, y rhai oil a briodolent eu dychweliad i'r hyn a brofasent dan bregeth Michapl Roberts. Gynifer o wrecks y ddiod welir ar draethell bywyd, yn wyr, ac yn wragedd. Rhai fu yn ddefnyddiol yn eu lie, a'u gobeithion yn ddis- glaer. Y mae rhai pobl dda yn gwneuthur gwaith canmoladwy wrth lafurio yn hunan- ymwadol i achub y wrecks. Da y gwnant, a llwyddant weithiau, ond debygaf mai gwell gwaith yw symud ymaith y creigiau lydd yn suddo y llongau. Felly y gwnaed yn harbwr New York. Yr oedd yno graig yn ngenan yr harbwr elwid oherwydd y difrod wnai, yn graig uffern, bu am lawer oes yn dryllio Ilongau. Ond o'r diwedd blinwyd ar ei gwaith a phenderfynwyd ei dinystrio hi. Tyllwyd yn ddofn iddi a rhoddwyd y defnyddiau ffrwydrol yn y tyllau, cysylltwyd tryda gwifr i'r lan. A ryw ddiwrnod y mae merch fach yn gwasgu botwm, yr elfenau ffrwydrol yn tanio, a'r graig yn ddarnau. Mwyach mae y ffordd i'r Hongau yn rhydd i'r angorfa heb berygl mwy. Yr un wedd daw y dydd pan ohwythir i fynu yr hen greigiau sydd wedi dinystrio bywydau dynion, fe flina cymdeithas arnynt ac nis goddefir hwy mwy. Yn y cyfamser, yr ydys yn codi lighthouse i ddangoa pa Ie y mae y graig, ac i alw ar ddynion i roi wide berth iddi. Erfynimrn arnoch chwithau i beidio dilyn esiampl y mor-ladron gynt. Byddai y rhai hyny yn dangos goleuadau tywyllodrus, i beri i'r morwyr dybied nad oedd perygl, a hwylio i ddannedd y dinystrydd. Cyffelyb gwaith wneir y dyddiau hyn gan y rhai sydd yn ceisio dangos y gellir cellwair a'r ddiod a dianc yn ddianaf. Dilyn esiampl y cymedrol sydd wedi peri i lawer fyned i lawr ar greigiau anghymedroldeb. "Peth pwysig iawn ydyw bod yn barod ar gyfer amgylchiadau mawr. Mae dyn yn nghanol ei drafferthion a'i obeithion. Mae yn anhawdd iawn ei bebgor o'i deulu ac o'r cylchoedd y mae yn troi ynddynt. Ond rhyw ddiwrnod dyma efe ar ei glaf wely: f yn y dyddiau hyny,' yn nghanol ei waith, yn nghanol ei fywyd, dyma y genadwri ato mewn rhyw lef ddistaw fain, Trefna dy dy canys marw fyddi, ac ni byddi byw.' Gwyn ei fyd os ydyw pob peth yn barod ganddo."— Griffith Roberts, Carneddi. Defnyddia y Dr Monro Gibson gyffelybiaeth darawiadol yn niwedd ei gyfrol ar Ysbrydoliaeth ac Awdnrdod yr Ysgrythyr Sanctaidd.' Son y mae am y rhai sydd am wneyd diwedd ar yr Ysgrythyrau, Byddaf yn meddwl am fy wyres fach, ddeunaw mis oed, yr hon wedi ei dysgu gan ei thad i ddiffodd match yn gyntaf, yna y ganwyll, a wnaeth ei hymgais nesaf ar deyrn y dydd, ar brydnawn pan yr oedd digon o niwl o'i amgyloh i'w galluogi hi i edrych yn unionsyth ar y belen fawr goch. Bu y plentyn tjrion dro ar ol tro yn ceisio ei chwythu allan. Ac y mae'r haul yn* llewyrchu o hyd." I Hen dref wedi gweled dyddiau gwell ydyw Pontyfaen yn Mro Morganwg. Y Fro ydyw Sir Morganwg yn lleferydd ei thrigolion, ac y mae y Bontfaen yn nghanol y Fro. Tre yn nghanol gwlad y. Bu yn nodedig fel cyrcbfa pobl ac anifeiliaid i'w marchnadoedd a'i ffeiriau, ond erbyn hyn y mae amser a'r rheilffyrdd wedi gwneyd llawer o newid yn safle y dref. Tref un heol ydyw, a dywedir fod hono yn filldir o hyd. Rhed Cwmni y Taff gerbydau modurol oddiyno i Llantrisant a Pontypridd. Un lie i gwyno yw fod yn rhaid treulio cryn ran o oes yng Ngorsaf Llantrisant os byddis eisieu teithio ran o'r ffordd gyda'r Cwmni Gorllewinol Fawr a'r gweddill gyda'r Taff. Ni waeth pa gyfeiriad y byddweh fe fyn Llantrisant gryn ddarn o'oh amser. GVTUVB, tI

TERRITORIAL TIT-BITS. Welshpool Council's Two Resolutions Land Values and the Cavalry Depot. Gratitude to Mr J. D. Rees, M P. Welshpool's Borough Council, last Thursday, passed two interesting resolutions. From different points ot view both bad reference to "territorial" matters, and by a curious coincidence both were seconded by Conncillor Richard Jenkins, a re- presentative of the Powis Castle Ward. I. Many months age the Corporation received a request from the Ghsgow Council to support the movement for the taxation of land values. The appeal was referred to the Lands Committee, but no moie was heard of it, not even an obituary notice amongst the records of the Committee, However, like King Charles' bead, this dis- quieting subject cropped up again last Thursday, this time from London, whence there came a request to endorse the following resolution :— That this Board of Guardians for the parish of Poplar borough calls the attention of His Majesty's Government to the alarming and continual rise in the rates of London, especially those connected with the educational and county service, coupled with an increasing demand for adequate provision for the sick the aged and infirm, the fatherless,and other children of this district, who exceed 80 per cent. of the total recipients of relief, And urgently requests that provision may be made in the forthcoming Budget for a substantial tax on Land Value, both occupied and unoccupied such tax to be used for the purpose of lightening the burden of the rates by providing out of the national funds for the necessary provision for the aged and infirm, And therefore requests that measures be also taken to secure the valuation and taxation of Land Values in such a manner that THE GREAT LANDLORDS OF THIS AND OTHER DISTRICTS may be compelled to bear their share of the cost of these public improvements, which now so largely and continually increase their rents. In deep silence the Councillors listened to this resolution as read out by the Town Clerk (Mr Yearsley). The Mayor (Dr. Thomas), who is a Liberal, smiled. Dr. Marston, Brithdir Hall, who is a Tory, smiled. Councillor Jenkins smiled just when the Clerk was reading that the Poplar Board would be glad to be informed of any action that the Council might take. But Alder- man Wyke-another Conservative—preserved a serious look throughout tho reading. At last the silence was broken by the Mayor's invitation Well, gentlemen, any action ? I propose that it lie on the table! said Dr Marston promptly. With a silent nod Alderman,Wyke intimated to the Mayor that he endorsed this inaction But this was apparently lost upon Councillor Kichard Jenkins, who rose, nodded and said," I beg to second it!" Does any other gentleman wish to pass a remark or move an amendment ? inquired the Mayor. There was no response. Very well! remarked the Mayor. Silence," observed Councillor Jenkins with a triumphant smile. Thus did the Welshpool Council leave this "territorial" matter on the table. II The Corporation, however, showed far moie enthusiasm when the Mayor broached another Territorial subject in the military sense of the word. On the motion for adjourning over the Easter holidays the Borough Member had made a speech in Parliament, pressing strongly the claims of Welshpool as the cavalry depot for the Welsh command. The Mayor of Welshpool now said that some reference ought to be made to MR. REES'S EFFORTS. Most of them could not but help having seen the appeal which he had made to Mr Haldane, and they owed great gratitude for the manner in which he had taken up this matter. The Mayor thought they ought to forward a resolution to that effect to him. He knaw, personally, that Mr e Rees had taken no end of pains in connection with the matter, and there was no doubt that if Welsh- pool —— Dr Marston: I certainly think —— The Mayor: I baveu'f done yet. Thera is no doubt if Welshpool is made the headquarters of some military bodies that a great deal of it will be due to Mr Rees. Councillor Richard Jenkins: Do you propose that resolution, Mr Mayor? If you don't propose that resolution I will. I am very pleased to pro- pose a resolution from this Board thanking Mr Rees for the interest which he has shown in the boroughs of Welshpool and Montgomery in par- ticular, inquiring from Mr Haldane the number of horses which they buy out of Wales (loud laughter and applause). Councillor T. F. Hiles: They bought two didn't they ? Councillor Richard Jenkins: One! The Mayor then accepted the office of proposing the vote of thanks to the Borough Member for his efforts on behalf of Welshpool, with or without the horse (laughter). Councillor Richard Jenkins I second it The motion was carried unanimously. Councillor John Pryce Jones remarked: I sup- pose it will be no use to approach Mr Haldane to come and open the range for us ? (laughter). Councillor William Humphreys: A very good idea, Mr Pryce Jones! Dr Marston: He has only got one horse to ride into Wales (laughter). Councillor Pryce Jones: Mr Jenkins will find him one! (more laughter). Councillor Richard Jenkins: A. wooden one! (renewed laughter )

What Newtown is Tempted to Ask Newtown people are often tempted to ask, on reading testimonials from persons living many miles away, How is it these testimonials are always from strangers in distant towns, when the word of a neighbour alone can be easily proven ?" But when the evidence is Newtown evidence, like the following, there is no longer room for doubt. I have suffered for a long time with severe pains in my back and loins," said Mrs E. Jones, of 26, Union-street, -Newtown. I obtained scarcely any rest, with the result that I felt often worse in the morning than I had done the previous night. I tried various remedies and plasters, but nothing seemed to do me good. At last I saw an advertisement of Doan's backache kidney pills, and I was persuaded to give the medicine a trial. I took the pills for about a fortnight before feeling any real benefit, but I persevered with them, and very soon I be- gan to feel better. The pains grew less, the languid feeling disappeared, and now I am as well as ever I was. I can heartily recommend any kidney sufferer to give Doan's backache kidney pills a trial. (Signed) Elinor Jones." Doan's backache kidney pills are two shillings find ninepence per box, or six boxes for thirteen shillings and nine pence. Of all chemists and stores, or post free direct from the Foster- McClellan Co, 8, Wells-street, Oxford-street, London, W. Be sure you get the same kind of pills as Mrs Jones had.

Llanbrynmair Rainfall. March 1 Oil March 18 003 2 002 „ 19 0'13 3 010 „ 20 004 4 013 „ 21 050 6 001 24 027 7 0-25 „ 25 108 9 004 „ 26 0-20 „ 10 003 „ 27 008 11 001 „ 28 042 13 001 „ 29 0*26 14 010 30 008 15 001 31 001 „ 36 0'19 „ 17 0-03 Total 414

BUTCHERS' HIDE, SKIN AND WOOL Company Limited, New Canal-street, Birmingham. —Current Prices: Hides—95 and up, 5i—5; 85 to 94,51-41 75 to 84, 5-41; 65 to 74,41-41; 56 to 64, 41-44 55 and under, 4|—H heavy cows, 4}—ig; light cows, 4|—; bulls, 3i-3t; warbled and irregs., 3. Calf, 17 and up, 6t 12 to 16,81; 9 to 11, 8; light, 8. Horse hides, 20/ 17/9, 171; 15/ 13/ 10/ 7/3, 6/3. Wools- Lots, 9/1, 8/6, 8/4, 8/2, 7/9, 7/5, 7/1, 6/10, 5/10. Wools-AI 6/8. A 5/8, B 4/6, c 3/1. Welsh Wools —4/6, 3/1, 1/10. Fat—Best beef,2jd; seconds, 2d; best mutton, 2Jd; oommon, l Jd. Mixed (at, 2d. Boaea—Marrow 1/9. Waete, 9d seer*.

A Subject for Congratulation." HOW CAERSWS GUARDIANS SAVED THE RATEPAYERS. The Clerk to the Newtown and Llanidloes Union (Mr C. T. M. Taylor) made an announce- ment which was particularly welcome to the members of the Board on Wednesday last. It was the end of the financial year and the com- parative cost for teeding and clothing the inmates of all the Workhouses-numbering 53-in North Wales and Ifoamonthshirio had been received by the Clerk. For the first half-year the average cost for each inmate was X5 17s Id, and Caersws occupied the second lowest position with a sum of i!3 18s 3d, the average cost in the second half year was -66 2s lid, and Caersws earned the dis- tinction of third place with an average of.£4 4s 5d. Ha warden (Tnion in Denbighshire alone stands lower than Caersws when taking the whole year into account. Forden, for the first half-year, receded to the 10th place and lavished an average -05 Os 6d on each inmate, while in the second half they spent as much as R5 12s 8d and dropped to 16th place. The figures for Llanfyllin were heavier still, first half-year b-ing X5 2s 7d and the second X5 9s 6d. Machynlleth was the most expensive Union In" the County, their figures being Y,7 8s 2d and X7 lis Od, in each case being higher than the average cost. Mr Evan Williams Are there better rations at Machynlleth or are there more inmates ? The Clerk: The number of inmates has nothing to do with it, and I think our dietary will compare very favourably with any other. No BEER! Mr R. Bowen: There is no beer here, Mr Chairman (laughter). Mr Wilson Jones: I don't know Mr Chairman that we should pass this statement unnoticed. Personally, I think we ought to congratulate ourselves very heartily on the manner in which we stand in relation to other powers in the principality. When we take into consideration the liberal diet which we allow the inmates, and also the manner in which the inmates speak of the treatment they receive at the hands of the Board and at the hands of the staff, I think it is only fair that we should congratulate ourselves upon the excellent result. Only one Union throughout the whole of Wales comes below us. I think the late L'cal Government Board Inspector (Mr Birchali) complimented this Board on the efficient way it discharged its duties, and also upon the very few complaints he heard when going through the Union I think Mr Williams also made statements similar to Mr Birchall. so we are in a very happy p)sition. I only hope that whoever may be around this board in future that they will maintain the same efficiency. When we hear of rates and taxes going up by leaps and bounds the Caersws Guardians have contrived to keep them at a very low level. I hope this Board will keep its present position. The Chairman I think we ought not merely to congratulate ourselves, but also the officers for their economy. It is due to them to a large extent. No doubt the management of this house has been excellent. Mr Alderson: And there is something to look back upon, when everything is favourable, isn't there P When a man has a good harvest he will be joyful at the end.

Mr. Rees and the Suffragettes. Sir.-Your correspondent (a Montgomery woman) cannot have read what she calls my attack on women and women's suffrage, otherwise she would see I objected to the Suffrage because woman had other and more important duties to perform than taking part in politics, and I expressly stated I did not think the suffrage could be refused to them except on account of sex, because no sane man could argue that women were less capable, less eloquent, or less public spirited, less ambitious, or above all, less virtu us than men. She would also have seen that I quoted Queen Victoria herself, who utterly repudiated female suffrage, and expressed the opinion that women, if good women, were not suitable for this work. Indeed, I think her late Majesty went further, and said things about female suffrage which I did not quote in the House of Commons, and do not propose to quote here. I do not think that struggling women would benefit in any way by having the vote, and while I am very grateful to women in Montgomery, who helped me to a seat in the House, as I know many of them did, I should pay them a very poor com- pliment if on that account I pretended to enter- tain convictions I do not entertain.—Yours faithfully, J. D. REES. Northwick Lodge, Harrow on the Hill. April 12th, 1909.

===== County Rates At Newtown on Tuesday the County Council imposed the following rates for the ensuing year: For general county purposes 131d in the £ intermediate education id. in the £ elementary education 5d. in the X. The following will be levied in the first half-year: General county purposes 6 £ d., intermediate education Id., elementary education 5d. Trouble in Egypt. Nationalist demonstration at Cairo against the Press Law culminated in some resistence to the authorities at a meeting in the Opera-square, the centre of the city. A mob of about 3,000, chiefly students, gathered there, and the attempts of the police to disperse them proved ineffectual until four fire-engines had been brought into play. Then the drenched crowd broke up. The demon- strations have been marked by incendiary speeches, the Ministers, Sir Edward Grey and the Army of Occupation being alike vilified. Trouble in Persia. The troubles in Persia are increasing. The Russian Consul at Tabriz reports that 100,000 famishing inhabitants there are ready to sur- render, but fear a general massacre. On the other hand Satar Khan, the Revolutionary leader, has despatched a telegram declaring that the reports of famine in the city are false and that the struggle will be continued to the end. One effect of the looting of the Tangistani tribesmen at Bushire is the landing of a party of bluejackets from his Majesty's cruiser Fox for the protection # U1 .LV.&1! U'CII. ø. The "General'a Eightieth. In the quiet seclusion of his house at Hadley Wood, General Booth celebrated his eightieth birthday. Throughout the day messages of felicitation from all parts of the world poured in upon the veteran chief of the Salvation Army, who is rapidly recovering from the effects of his recent operation. One of the most cordial tele- grams came from the King of Denmark, and the Prince and Princess of Wales sent their hearty congratulations." Even far-off Korea, recently visited by the General, did not forget the auspicious anniversary. Trouble in the Labour Party. The Labour party's conference at Edinburgh closed with the dramatic announcement of four resignations, emphasising the split which has occurred in the ranks. On the previous day the conference, by a small majority, referred back to the National Administrative Council two para- graphs in the report, whose enect was to excom- municate Mr Victor Grayson. Mr Ramsay Mac- donald, M.P., the chairman, in discharge of an exceedingly painful" duty, now intimated to the astonished delegates that Mr Keir Hardie, M.P., Mr Phillip Snowden, M.P., Mr Bruce Glaisier, and himself had decided to resign from the coun- cil, not simply on account of the incident referred to, but because of the general movements of irre- sponsibility which had grown up within the party. An overwhelming vote endorsed a resolution cal- ling on the four to withdraw their resignations, but the invitation was firmly declined. An Election in Merionethshire Mr A. Osmond Williams, M. P., will retire from the representation of Merionethshire as soon as a Liberal candidate can be secured. A meeting of the Liberal executive has been called to arrange for the adoption ot a candidate. The retirement of Mr Osmond Williams was fully expeoted. Some time ago he was appointed Lord Lieutenant of the county, and there was a feeling that it was undesirable that the man who occupied this posi- tion should also be the member for the county. There is, of course, no reason why the same man should not fill both positions. It has been done ÎJI other cases, and probably Mr Osmond Williams would hare held on till the next general election had he not been desirous of retimg for other reasons. The seat is a safe one for the Liberals, but the election will give the Welsh Conservatives an opportunity of putting to the test their asser- tion that the opinion of Wales on the subject of Disuetabliefcmeat is ehaagiug.

MONTGOMERY. BILLIARD HANDICAP.—The final of the billiard tournament at the Conservative Club was played on Wednesday evening be- ween Messrs Walter J. Jones and Thomas M. Morris. Mr Walter Jones won easily. In the semi-finals, Mr Jones beat Mr Chas. Hoakins, and Mr Morris beat Mr C. B. Williams, junr. There were thirty-five com- petitors. CRICKET CLUB.—The annual general meet- ing of this club was held at the Checker's Hotel on Tuesday evening. Alderman Vaughan presided (in the absence of Mr C. S. Pryce, captain), and there was a good attendance of members. The Hon. Secre- tary (Mr Walter Jones) presented the ac- counts of the club for the season 1908, and they were passed. It was decided to hold a draw in June in aid of the funds. The following officials were elected for the en- suing year:-Presideilt, the Mayor (Alder- man N. W. Fairies-Humphreys); vice- presidents, all subscribers of 10s and up- wards; captain, Mr C. S. Pryce; vice- captain, Mr J. E. Tomley; hon. secretary, Mr Walter Jones; hon. ground secretaries, Messrs T. Howard and R. Turnbull; hon. treasurer, Mr R. Rogers, North and South Wales Bank; match committee, the Cap- tain, Vice-Captain, and Secretaries, Messrs T. H. Evans, A. Vaughan, W. H. Gornall, J. A. Withers, P. R. Eaton, T. Harris, and T. W. Kilvert; groundsman, Mr G. H. Bunner. WHIST DRrvE.-A highly successful progressive whist party was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. There were upwards of 100 present. The Rector and Mrs Kirk acted as referees, and the duties of bon. sec. were very efficiently discharged by Miss Wball. Handsome prizes were awarded and were won as follows- Ladies 1, Mies Georgina Davies, Checkers, 176 2, Mrs Kirk, 173: sealed number, Miss Jones, Corner House. Gentlemen: 1, Mr J. M. Tipping, 181; 2, Mr F. E. Stephens, Abermule. 174; sealed number. Mrs R. H. Bunner. The prizes were awarded at the conclusioa of the games by the Rev J. C. Whall ■Bnd Mrs Whall. Dancing afterwards took place, the music being kindly provided by Mr Geo. Hodges. The M.C.'s. were Councillors C. P. Davies and T. G. Mitchell.

CWMGWYN. ON Sunday week Pastor W. G. Mansfield baptized in the river eight persons in the presence of a large congregation.

MACHYNLLETH. AT the County Council on Tuesday a letter was read from Machynlleth Ruial District Council offering to pay 2d per ton for the use by the District Council's carters of the new road from Nantoerrig-y-Clochdy Quarry. It was agreed to accept the offer. SCIENTIFIC NETTING -Lord Herbert Vane- Tempest, Prince Francis of Teck, Col. Ipperley, Mr Bradwell, Dolgoed, Dr Davies, Mr R. Gillart,- Mr R. Rees, J.P., and Mr Henry Lewis, went to the Dovey, and several pools were netted in order to catch Salmon celts to weigh and number them by way of ascertaining whether the fish would return next season and what would be the differ- ence in their weight. Few were caught. COUNTY SCHOOL PICNIc-On Good Friday the old students of the County School held their annual pcnic at Llyfnant, and aftar doing justice to a good spread an impromptu eisteddfod took place in a bungalow. The chair was taken by Mr Evan Jones, B.A., B.Sc., the conductor being Mr W. P. Evans. Misses Ceridwen Jones, Jane L Jones, and Messrs J. Thomas and E. W. Rees obliged with songs, whilst Mr R. H. Thomas recited. A most enjoyable day was spent. OBITUARY —The death took place on Thursday evening week of Mr John Evans, Garth-road, at the ripe age of 75 years, after a severe illness Mr Evans was for many years captain in the working of several lead mines in Montgomeryshire and Cardiganshire. An active man for his age, he will be greatly missed by his many friends. He leaves a widow, daughter, and nine sons to mourn his loss. The funeral took place at the Nonconformist Cemetery, the officiating clergy being the Rev Josiah Jones and the Rev D. Cunllo Davies. LORD HERBERT'S Plas Hounds met at Grofft, Cemmes Road, on Easter Monday. Those present were Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest, Prince Francis of Teck, Colonel Apperley, and others. Owing to the boisterous weather they bad to prematurely conclude. The following day the townspeople were anxious over one fellow who had not returned from the hunt, namely Private Maldwyn Richards, of the Soots Greys, who had served six years in the army in Africa and three years in India. A search party was formed, several going on horse back different ways, and Lord Herbert also sent his motor car in search. Private Richards turned up about middle day, having spent a night at a farm house after having a soaking the previous day. Lord Herbert's motor was the first to bring the tidings of joy to his mother, who was no doubt the most anxious of all enq uirers.

BETHANY, KERRY. EASTER MONDAY witnessed the annual tea and competitive meeting of this Church. The friends had been preparing for some time previously, and although the weather was a bit shaky during the morning, it cleared up in the afternoon and a goodly number journeyed thither from Newtown, while others gathered from the neighbourhood, so the tables were well patronised and the evening meeting packed. During the interval the ycxing people and the juveniles ekjoyed themselves in a field kindly placed dt their disposal by Mr Rogers, Bank. The tea tables were presided over by Mrs Pryce (Manllwyd), MDS Pryce (Cefnbrith), Miss Kinsey (Cefnbrith), and Mrs Lewis (Lower Gate) and a host of willing helpers were in attendance. Dr F. P. Jones presided over the evening meeting, and also conducted in his usual genial manner. The literary portion was attended to by the Rev Griffith Jones, M.A., Abermule, while Mr T. H. Roberts, Newtown, was the musical adjudicator- no small task. as the following programme shows Solo for girls under 14, 1 Pollie George, Kerry; I 2 Muriel Pryce, Manllwyd. Soprano so'o, 1 Miss Morgan, Cefngwyn; 2 Miss Lewis, Cefnperfa Bass or tenor solo, (prize, silver medal), 1 Mr C. Richards, Newtown 2 Mr J. Lewis, Cefnperfa. Contralto solo, 1 Miss Lewis, Cefnperfa; 2 Miss Sallie Hughes, Newtown. Duett, 1 Messrs Lewis Bros., Cefnperfa. The following eight entered for the challenge solo: J. Owen, (Caeblaidd) G. P. Davies, Garbett Edwards, C. Richards, (New- town), Miss Lewis (Cefnperfa), Miss Morgan (Cefngwyn), Mr Lewis (Cefnperfa) and Mr T. Howell (Gilfach). The excitement ran high during this excellent competition and the adjudi- cator had a difficult task to perform. The prize, a silver medal given by Mr E. H. Morean, New- town, was awarded to Mr Lewis, Cefnperfa; second and third prizes were given to Mr T. Howell and Mr C. Richards respectively. Tenor solo, 1 Mr Lewis, Cefnperfa; 2 T. Howell. Quartette, Consider the lilies,' Mr Lewis and party, Cefn- perfa. The awards in literature were as i. Hows Recitation for children under 14. 1 Muriel Pryce. Best description of an article, 1 Garbett Edwards. Recitation, 1 Sallie Hughes. Memory test, 1 P. James. Best sketch,' Life of Nehemiah,' 1 Miss Thomas, Cwmydalta; 2 J. R. Pryce, Manllwyd. Miss Bebb, Kerry, accompanied the whole of the singers. The Rev G. Griffiths proposed and Mr Richard Jones seconded a hearty vote of thanks to all who had helped to make the meeting such a success.

BETTWS- A PARISH SOIREE, the first of its kind, was held in the new school on Wednesday last—pro- ceeds for parochial purposes-and was well natronised. THE annual vestry was held on Friday, when the Vicar re-appointed Mr Walter Jones, Glomen, as his warden for the fifth year in succession. GOOD FRIDAY.—Services were held at the parish church at 11, 3, and 7-30. At the latter a sacred drama entitled the" Crucifixion" was performed by a full choir before a good congrega- tion, the largest seen on Good Friday for a long time. The parts were very well taken and solemnly rendered. Critics say it was a fine performance, and the first of its kind in the parish. EASTER DAY.—There were celebrations of the Holy Communion on this day 7 and 8-30 a m. (plain), after Matins (choral). The choir ren- dered two anthems, Awake thou that sleepest" (Simper) at Matins, and "Thanks be to God" (Clare) at Evensong. There was a large number of communicants—the largest but one on record —and the congregations were good throughout the day. The church was beautifully decorated by Mrs Gwynne Vaughan and the Miseee G-wynne Vaughan, Misses Jones, Cwmdockin, Miss Griffiths and Miss Turner. Miss Agnes Jones presided at the organ on Good Friday and Miee Florence Griffiths on Easter Day, Mies Gladyw Turner and Mr CorfieM taking the soloe in the anthem.

VELINDRE. A grand evening concert was held at the Baptist Chapel on Friday week. The programme was well sustained by a party of singers from Newtown, conducted by Mr J. H. Jones; Mr G. More, Llandinam; Miss M. L. Horsey, and a party of Velindre singers conducted by Mr J. Griffiths. The singing was highly appreciated by all pre- sent. Miss Edith Reynolds, Newtown, and Mias A. Griffiths, Velindre, were the accompanists.

NEWTOWN. GOLF.-On Saturday week an interesting com- petition, opened to mixed foursomes of ladies and gentlemen, was held on the Gro Links. The following were the four best cards returned, the figures in brackets representing the handicap: Mr and Mrs Sydney P Powell (7), 42; Mr P. Wilson Jones and Miss Elsie Watkin (9), 45 Mr W. H. Rigg and Mrs Garnett (10), 46; Mr Ernest W. Norton and Mies Elsie Roberts (7) 49. Each of these four ladies played an excellent game.

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. BAD ROADS.—The Surveyor to the Rural Coun- cil, Mr Thomas Humphreys, had a lot of unkind things to say against the highways and byeways around Trefeglwys at the meeting of -the Rural District Council on Wednesday. 150 yards of the Llyn-Blind-Hole-road had been considerably damaged twelve months ago by timber haulage from Berthlas farm The tenant of Penrorin bad no doubt suffered corsiderable trespass along his land owing to the bad state of the road. He thought that the Berthlas tenant should assist. The bad state of the Wtra Dwr" road was reported, the part being in a bad condition lay between Bodaioch and Red House. Portions of the road were nearly always under water. It oould, however, be much improved in several places by making a good gutter and laying pipes across the road. Fifty or sixty loads of metalling would be required, but these could be obtained from the river..

LLANLL WCHAIARN. EASTER AT THE CHURCHES.—Both the churches were, as usual, very prettily decorated for Easter. The decoration of the parish church was under- taken by Mrs Evan-Jones, Mrs S. P. Powell, Miss Daisy Elwell, Miss Fleming and Miss Noad, and Miss Lang worthy sent flowers. At All Saints' Church the d'eorations were the work of Mrs Gillespie and Mr Austin, gardener at Dolerw, and Mrs Edward Powell and Mr Beddows, gardener at Plasybrvn. There were five celebrations of the Holy Communion, and the number of communicants was, as usual, very large The singing, under the leadership of Mr G H. Ellison, was very good, and the anthem, Awake up, my glcry" (Barnby) was admirably rendered at the evening service at All Saints. Mrs Lewis ably presided at the organ at All Saints, and Miss Cross at tha parish church. The congregations at all the services were very large. EASTER VESTRy.-This vestry was held at the parish church, on Easter Monday, when the Vicar (the Rev. Ii. Evan-Jones) presided.—On the motion of the Vicar, a vote of condolence was adopted with Mr Playfair on the death of his wife. The Vicar reviewed the work of the church in the parish, and referred to the generous response that had been made to the appeal for funds to drain and improve the churchyard, the cost of which came to a little over .£117, all of which, with the exception of about X4, had been raised. He also cordially thanked the churchwardens—Messrs C. Playfair and S. H. jarvir,-and church workers. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Vicar's warden, Mr C Playfair; People's Warden, Mr S. H. Jarvis: sidemen for the parish church, Messrs C. Garland, S. Powell, E. Bennett, E. Parke, E Morris, G. E. M. Woosnam, E. Gough, and John Jone3 All Saints' Church, Messrs W. E. Pryce-Jones, W. D. Crofts, L. Gibson, Thomas Richards, Inspector Tanker, Messrs J. Hitchen, W. Davies, Seymour 8tokes, E. C. Phillips, A. E. Tylor, H. Ellison, and R. Sturkey. Mr Jarvis presented the accounts for the past year, and they were passed.—Cordial votes of thanks were given Mr Elwell, for auditing the accounts, and to Mr Jarvis for the trouble he had taken in the matter and for his work in the parish and deanery in connection with the St Asaph Church Defence League—The Chairman having spoken of the very great interest taken by Sir Pryoe and Lady Pryce-Jones in all Church matters in the parish, the following resolution was unanimously passed: —That this vestry meeting begs to congratulate most heartily Sir Pryce and Lady Pryce-Jones, on the celebration of their golden wedding on the 6th instant, and wishes them many years of future happiness."

NEWS OF THE WEEK. Mr Algernon Charles Swinburne, the poet, died on Saturday, at his residence at Putney. We regret to announce the death at Manor House, Sidmouth, of Sir Donald Currie, head of the vast organisation of the Union-Castle Line, and the grand eld man of shipping. Mardy, in the Rhondda Valley, was the scene of a terrible tragedy. A cottage, in which two families lived, caught fire, and the wife of a colliery lamp-lighter, her infant, and three other children perished. The woman gave up her life in a des- perate effort to safe her baby. The commission of inquiry into the condition of the French Navy is reported to have been astounded by their discoveries an Toulon. The boilers of t-.f o battleships are said to have been in a lamentable condition, and the stock of ammuni- tion at the ammunition factory was not complete. St. Blazey's madman has capitulated, after a preliminary negotiation with his brother. The end of three days' siege came in most undramatic fashion. Weak and emaciated, Dench climbed through the window without his gun, and was immediately taken in charge by plain-clothes policemen, who escorted him to the nearest hotel for some brandy and milk. Increasing public anxiety as to the burden of education was reflected in the principal discussion at the resumed conference of the National Union of Teachers. A resolution on the subject was unanimously passed, calling the Government's attention to the manace to educational efficiency involved, and suggesting in place of the present system one comprehensive grant. Amy Badcock, aged 35, a professional nurse, of Liverpool, after returning from church on Sunday night, went to her bedroom, and half an hour later was heard singing. At eleven o'clock, how- ever, the maid. on going into the room, found the nurse lying dead on the hearthrug with her throat cut. From the evidence given at the inquest, it appeared that deceased's mind had become un- hinged by religous intensity. A huge mountain conflagration occurred in the vale of Llangollen. At noon on Saturday the heather on the Berwyn range ignited and ex- tended for over two miles. Every particle of vegetation was consumed. No water was avail- able at an altitude of 1,000 feet, but hundreds of beaters turned out, and prevented the fire reaching extensive forests of timbers. The outbreak is at- tributed to a carelessly thrown lighted match. Unable to visit Dundee during the Easter holi- days, Mr Winston Churchill offers his constituents, in the form of a letter." a few facts and figures to combat the naval alarms" lately excited. He proceeds to expose four cardinal errors, each more stupid and vicious than the other," the last and most monstrous error being the belief in the existence of a profound antagonism between the British and German nations. It becomes," he declared finally," the first duty of men of light and leading to resist these nightmare moods."

Snurt-and Smurtor. A remarkable tramoar incident was described at Tower Bridge Police Court. While a car was travelling along fboley-atreet at full speed, the conductor being on the top collecting fares, a man suddenly boarded it, and, snatching the purse of a lady sitting near the door, made off. The victim of the theft also jumped eff and pursued the run- away, who was stopped by passers-by and handed over to the police. He was remanded for in- quiries. Trouble in Turkey. Stamboul broke out in a military revolt, and though details of the outburst are uncertain, it is clear that another grave crisis has arisen in the Turkish capital. Soldiers, stated in one telegram to oonsist of two battallions quartered in the Ministry of War, surrounded the Parliament Houses, and the troops paraded the streets in open mutiny. The Grand Vizier and Cabinet, and the President of the Chamber, have resigned, and a Deputy mistaken for a member of the Young Tuk party WM murdered by soldiers.