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I A NEWTOWN LANDLADY'S EMBROGLIO. Bitter U Grapes." 2imade Against Tied Houses. "Want of capital; want of experience; in- sufficient supervision" were the three causes to which Lucy Elizabeth Bebb (wife of John Henry Bebb) attributed her appearance in the Newtown Bankruptcy Court, before the Official Receiver (Mr F. Cariss) on Thursday. HorgroFe liabilities were assessed at t487 7s 8d, of which .£465 12s lid was unsecured. To meet these unsecured credi- tors there were assets expected to produce J24S 9a 9d, The receiving order was dated March 26th and was filed on the debtor's petition. The brief history of the case had been written up with instructive comment by the Offioial Receiver as follows :— (1) The debtor was formerly the wife of Mr F. G. Parrington, and during her husband's absence in South Africa on active service resided with her mother at Newtown. Mr Parrington returned to England about four years ago, but the debtor has resided apart from him with friends at Newtown. (2) In March, 1907, debtor became tenant of the Grapes Inn, Commercial-street, Newtown, at a rent of JB25 per annum. The house is tied to the brewers, the Elesmere and Vyrnwy Breweries, Ltd. The debtor had no capital to start at the Inn, and was owing sundry debts contracted for herself and chil- dren. The in-going valuation was paid out of monies borrowed for that purpose, which are still owing. The trade at the Grapes Inn, for some time at any ratej appears to have been a considerable one, the sales being five to seven barrels per week. (3) Mr Parrington died in February, 1908, and in May of the same year debtor married her present husband, Mr J. H. Bebb, whom she states has not taken any part in carrying on the business at the Inn or become responsible for the debts incurred there. (4) Some time ago the debtor became in arrears with her trade payments to the brewers and her credit was stopped in September last, and the trade of the Inn has ir consequence decreased. She has borrowed money from various sources to meet trade payments, and the unsecured debts are as follows :—One creditor (Brewery Co.) for goods supplied (subject to discounts not yet adjusted), £ 163 five creditors for balance of loans, 1907-8-9, £ 152; fourteen creditors for wines, spirits, and sundry trade accounts, 1907-8-9, £ 115 13s 2d; seven creditors for sundry household accounts, 1907-8-9, .£31 6s 9d; to creditors tor medical charges, 1908-9, X3 13s; total, .£465 12s Ild. X13 15s was owing to the Brewery Co. for rent and arrears at the date of the Receiving Order. (5) Debtor has been sued by creditors from time to time. and ultimately filed her petition in consequence of execution having been levied upon her effects. (6) Debtor has been directed to furnish an account showing how the dificiency appearing in the above statement had arisen, and also an account of receipts and payments during her occupation of the Grapes Inn. No account of cash takings or cash book has been kept. When the debtor (Mrs Bebb) appeared in court on Thursday before the Registrar (Mr William Watkine) she was accompanied by her husband, but no creditors were present. In reply to ques- tions asked by the Official Receiver, she said she had bAen living apart from her late husband for two years when she took the Grapes. Her late husband had been in the army and served in the South African war. When the war was over he stayed there for some time. He came back finally and they lived together for about nine months in Newport, where they kept a lodging house, but he took all the money away and went his own way, while she,came back to Newtown. All that was left to bring away with her were the two children —a i>oy and girl. When she returned to New- town she went to her brother's house—the Grey- hound-and worked as a servant for him. He gave her no wages, but simply her food. After 15 months of life in Newtown the Grapes became t vacant, and she made a bid for it. The sum of 6 was lend her to go in, and in addition at that "time there were sums of money whioh she owed to Sriends from whom she had borrowed in Newport, -and there were bills owing for clothes and boots < for the children for the previous three years. After she went to the Grapes she continued to t pay back all these friends who bad assisted her, and she started business owing about .£50. She had enquired into the trade of the Grapes from the previous tenant, and he had furnished hot: 2 with a statement. But that statement, believed, had been made up." He shoRe4 hft* draft for £ 300 on the North and So»Wk W' 'Bank, and said That is WHAT THE GRAPES' HAS DONS; T QR ME She took his word for it, but she m not see ■of his books and the Grapea a good houae 'for about 15 months after «J> took it Durjntr •the time she had occupy? the h(m8e ehe had ^received m goods worth froQ} 100 to £ 1,200, tmaking a monthly tur nQTer of about ^50. She paid la 2d pe _a]|01J for beer, and was tallowed a discount as figures went there should be jir fit ^20 a year on the yearly turnover of ^g00( ^ut instead of making this off Ad lo8t £ 37°in two yfiars- IJtevp- cialgeoeiyer. With Caiefulmanagement TOY Pinomy you ought to have made the house —Yes, sir. I did make it pay the first year. ■Twelve months last January I had £ 150 lent me jy a man who came to lodge with ma. Then instead of keeping that quiet, he went and let everybody know about it and that ruined my trade. What did you want that money for?-To pay Mr Hopper, the brewer. What were you owing the Brewery Company when you borrowed this money ?-About £ 200, I think, but really I can't tell you. What had become of the money you took in 1907 ?—I paid it all away. There is no account of your cash reoeipts; why didn't you keep one ?-I was in the bar all day, .and had to start and clean at night. Js the gentleman who lsnt you the money living .with you now ?-Yes, but he only takes one room >aow and keeps himself. There is a loan of X30 in January this year ?— Well, that was not a loan, it was from an old lady friend of mine. Where did that go ?—That • WENT TO THE BREWERS. If you have been only earning X120 a year and ♦spending .£300, why should you not stop when ryour credit was stopped in June ?-I ought to have stopped before, but I thought I should have 1 picked the-trade up. Then I let things go to pay 'this man. You started 'keeping a book once, where is it -now.9—I have mislaid it somewhere, and I am afraid the children have burnt it. Why not continue to keep it ?-I don't know, I fttn sure. I used to take money out of the till for -what I wanteo. The Official Receiver then referred to Mrs Bebb's matrimonial transactions. Debtor: Is there any reason for that to go down mOfficia^Receiver: I have no personal interest in it Has that been any additional cause for your present position ?-No, only that about three months ago he got dismissed from the Cambrian "^e has not added tc your additional liabilities ? .-NO. LL- rAnr hnaho_rl'r. Have you incurred any aeoLb vU J —» an'account from Messrs ^yQe-Jones, Ltd tor £ 9 3. 8d. On April 16th you bought two raits, «nd in July you bought tb^ferauitaP —Yes, they were sent on approval and I neglected "to return them, and they would n btThe whole of the five suits were 'boy then ?—Yes, he has two of themnowthat he has never worn. I did not know that in this trouble or I would not have had tiillm. On what terms is this gentleman who is lodging with you now ? He pays 28 for one bedroom and he gets his own food. What has become of all the money ? You taking .£40 or .£50 a month, not only have you paid that away but you have got into debt besides. You have been asked to make out an account showing these payments ?—I could not xnake out an account when you had all the bills. But they were all at your disposal, and you "have bills paid between 1800 and .£900 in your j possession ?-I could not prepare it. IB it fair to say that there has been a neglect 01 the business? No, not on my part. I have been in the bar from 7 o'clock every day. £ 120 a year has never been made at the Grapes, the turnover "have bills paid between £ 800 and £ 900 in y°ur j possession ?—I could not prepare it. IB it fair to say that there has been a neglect 01 the business? No, not on my part. I have been in the bar from 7 o'clock every day. £ 120 a year has never been made at the Grapes, the turnover is nothing to go on for the profits of a tied house. What has the profit been ?—I can't tell you, but to boy beer at Is 2d a gallon and to sell it at 2d a pint out doors there is not muoh profi What has the profit been upon it ?-I don't think there is any profit at all upon the beer. And the Brewery Co. have been sending me the best cognac at 72s a dozen and I can't get over sd a "dron" for it; and the same with the whiskey at 48a a dozen. I have bought all good stuff because I thought it was a better class trade than it is. The Official Receiver: I am not here to defend the brewers, but that is not a fair statement to make in their absence. After the end of 1907 you have been trading in a state of insolvency, and you had to borrow the money ? I didn't ask him for it, my credit was good enough, but it ruined me. But having to borrow £ 150 showed that you -rare in a poor financial position ?-Yes, certainly I was, and I was in a poor financial position when I took the Grapes.' Who have you dealt with in buying your furni- ture ?-I have only dealt with Mr Morgan, and I have paid for these things; and I have bought at second-hand sales to replace old things which I have had. What have you spent since in adding to the furniture ?—I have bought feather beds, an extra couch, dressing tables, and things to make the place comfortable, oilcloth, blinds, kitchen cabinet, crockery, and bed linen. What has been sent away from the house?- Only a sewing machine at the end of last year. Mr Pryce Wilson Jones put it in a sale. SERGEANT MORGAN CALLED IN. Has anything else been taken from the house ? Yes, a lot of things have been stolen, and I had Sergt. Morgan up to see about it. Any furniture ?-Yes, one dresser which Mr Hopper fancied. He took that away. You filed your petition on account of two ex- ecutions levied against you?—Yes. If these had not been levied you would have gone on to this day ? Well, I did not know what it was to file my petition until it was explained to me. The Official Receiver: Mr Watkins, I am sorry to ask for an adjournment in this case, but I feel that we must have a cash account. The Registrar: Well, Mrs Bebb, you ought to have prepared this account as intimated by the Official Receiver because the papers were quite at your disposal. Now we have to adjourn the ex- amination until the 13th May and in the mean- time you must make out an account of your receipts during the time you have been at the 'Grapes,' and send it to the Official Receiver within a fortnight because the creditors want to know how this money has gone. The Court must have that and then you will hear further from Mr Cariss.
Montgomeryshire English Congregational…
Montgomeryshire English Congregational Union. The spring meetings were held on Thursday April 15th, at Sarnau, and the weather being fine there was a good number of ministers and dele- gates present. Mr N. D. T. Watkin, of Welsh- pool. opened the conference with prayer. Before proceeding to business, the Chairman (the Rev. G. Griffith, Newtown), on behalf of the Union, extended a very hearty welcome to the Rev. J. Stroud Williams to Welshpool and to the county. This was supported by others.—Mr Williams, responding, said he hoped much Divine blessing would result from his advent to Mont- gomeryshire. The Rev E. Jones-Williams, Newtown (this year's secretary of the festival) reported that everything possible was being done in the way of organising to ensure its success. He urged the churches of the Union in the county to apply themselves enthusiastically to the work of pre- paring for the scriptural examinations in May, md the singing festivals in June. y The Treasurer (Mr Thomas Rees,Newtown) poke encouragingly about the financial state of n ^^verT lengthy discussion followed about the y, ,rants from the North Wales Congregational I Jnion to the an'i it was resolved that r he Secretary be asked to send a stwag appeal to I he churchea ta> increa? 3 their subscription hence- orth.. ( Reference made to the loss sustained by < ihe church j>* Llanidloes and Congregationalism u the ty by tte eudden death of the Rev W. ] *>b^\ and a vote of sympathy with the churoh Lt L,.anidloes was passed. The Rev P. E. Thomas, Meifod, is to be asked: to act as examiner in place of Rev W. Robots. The Rev Hugh Parry, Bwlohytfridd, was appointed secretary for the county in place of the Rev W. J. Lewis, Llandysilio, who leaves shortly to take up a new pastorate in Wiltshire. Many gentlemen spoke expressing their regret that Mr Lewis was leaving, and referred with gratitude to the excellent services Mr Lewis had rendered the Union during the years he had acted in the capacity of secretary. Mr Lewis was presented with the two Volumes The Dictionary of Christ and the Gospels," as an acknowledgment of his services and a token of the esteem in which he was held by the Union. The Rev J. M. Edwaids, Sarnau, was appointed to represent the Union at the recognition services of Mr Lewis in Wiltshire. Mr Lewis referred to the great kindness he had received from all during his sojourn in the county, and it was with feelings of regret that he would have to leave so many who had proved them3elves his friends in the past. This brought the business meeting to an end, and the Chairman then called upon the Rev Hugh Parry to read a paper on The relation of the Sunday School to the Church," which had-been prepared by him at the request of the Young People's Guild at Sarnau. Among other things which were alluded to by the paper, a plea for greater facilities for the pastors to get into closer touch with the schools was made so as to bring tbem up to a higher state of efficiency. The Revs. J. Stroud Williams, Evan Jonep, and W. J. Lewis, and Mr Aaron Davies, Sarnau, took part in the very spirited discussion which followed. The church at Sarnau was cordially thanked for the excellent preparations it had made for the entertainment of delegates. At the evening service the Revs. J. Stroud Willmms (Welshpool) and Rev. E. Jones-Williams (Newtown) delivered sermons to appreciative hearers. The meetings were well attended, and active interest was manifested by all the delegates in the work of the Union. It was decided to hold the next meeting of the Union at Bethel, Aberhafesp in order that dele- gates froM neighbouring churches should be afforded an opportunity of inspecting the new- chapel.
LLANDINAM.
LLANDINAM. LLANERCH-BOAD.—Mr John Thomas, surveyor to the Rural District Council, reported on Wed- nesday that on this road between the Wain and Llanerch there were about a dozen cross gutters, which during wet weather rendered the road almost impassable. He believed it was suggested by the Parish Council to pipe these gutters, but the cost of piping would be very great. He sug- gested that planks should be placed over the gullies, and if the landowner could be induced to sapply'the timber a dry paith could be provided for those children who travelled that way at a small cost to the Council.
LLANFAIR-CAEREINION.
LLANFAIR-CAEREINION. EASTER VESTBy.-At the Easter Vestry, held ( on Thursday evening, Mr Maurice Lewis-Jones, ] bank manager, was re-elected Vioar s church- warden, and Mr William Jones, Fir Bank, the parish warden. The outgoing wardens (Messrs D. Jehu and M. Lewis-Jon<?s) submitted the financial statement for the year, which shewed a great increase in the collections upon those for preceding yeais. TREAT AND EXTERTAINmENT.-The Rev John Evans treated the members of the Moriah Band of Hope to tea and its accowpaniments at the Old County School on Wednesday afternoon. The caterers were the Misses Whittington and Davies. The little ones enjoyed themselves to their hearts" content. Games were subsequently enjoyed in an adjoining field. In the evening an entertainment was given at the Moriah Schoolroom, the ren- dezvous of the Band, when the reverend gentle- man presided. An excellent programme was successfully gone through, when the members both collectively and individually took part. The chief arrangements were in the able hands of Miss Nutting, Glasgoed, who had charge of the Band of Hope throughout the winter season. Mr David Gittins, Victoria House, trained and conducted the choir. Songs and recitations were in addition aiven by Mrs Bailey, Meirion House, Miss Mai Gittins, Victoria House, Misses Katie Edwards and Eunice Rowlands, and Miss Edie Heyes, Peartree. The room was crowded. The Chair- man who gave an interesting and instructive address announced that the entertainment closed the meetings for the session. The usual votes of thanks were accorded.
THE COLONEL'S REPLY TO "LUKE…
THE COLONEL'S REPLY TO "LUKE SHARPE." Dear Sir,— In your isaue of April 13th, Mr Luke Sharpe attempts a reply to my letter of the previous week. He says I threw out a challenge with regard to protectionist France. I did nothing of the kind. I only corrected some retail prices of food stuffs which Mr Sharpe bad represented at thirty to a hundred per cent, higher than the prices given in the Board of Trade return. Mr Sharpe admits his prices were wrong, and tries to shift the responsibility on some Tory Free Trade Journal' which he does not name, but which, for some reason, he took as presumably correct." Before disseminating uuch obviously mis- leading figures, it would have been more prudent and more straightforward if he had taken the trouble to examine them. Mr Sharpe then shifts his ground and takes up a mythical challenge about France. I do not propose altogether to follow Mr Sharpe, for I am not con- cerned to defend the French tariffs which are far higher than anything proposed by Tariff Reformers in this country. I do not admit, however, that the French protection is any cause of low wages or long hours in France. On the contrary, I should say that wages would tend to decrease if Free Trade were introduced. Protection was introduced into Germany in 1879, and wages have increased rapidly since then —more rapily says the Board of Trade First Fiscal Blue Book" than in any other country under their consideration. Without closely following Mr Sharpe, however, there are one or two remarks I should like to make. Quoting from the Board of Trade report on cost of living in France (page 21), he says that in France 11 2 per cent. of the meat consumed is horse flesh. This is perfectly true but if Mr Sharpe had looked a few lines farther down the same page, he would (have found this !passage: It seems to be without doubt, however, that the consumption of horse flesh is not due, to any appreciable extent, to poverty, but largely to taste and belief in is medicinal qualities. Expenditure on this commodity appears in the budgets of all income-classes; the prices quoted in the separate town reports are often high (6d to 8d a lb. for steak and 9d to lid a lb for fillet are com- monly quoted), and from various parts of France it is reported that horse flesh is recommended to persons suffering from tuberculosis and anfemia." Did Mr Sharpe overlook this passage ? If so, he is, I think, guilty of a little remissness. Mr Sharpe also over- looks the fact that if food stuffs are slightly dearer in France than here, rents are considerably lower, working out, on the average, to only four-fifths of English rents. „ Mr Sharpe avers that it was illogical for Mr Chamberlain to say that he believed the foreigner would pay the taxes he proposed, and yet to exempt maize and bacon. This only seems so to Mr Sharpe because, like other Cobdenites, he has not taken the trouble to read Mr Chamberlain's Glasgow speech carefully. Mr Chamberlain said he believed that the foreign exporter would pay part, at any rate, of the proposed taxes, and he might pay all, because the taxed foreign supply would have to compete with the freely produced and Colonial supply. But in order to show that, in any case, the English working man would not be worse off through his proposed redistri- bution of taxation he took his opponents ground, and assumed that we should pay the the whole of the new taxes ourselves. Working on this supposition he showed that if bacon and maize were exempted the workinlman would, on the whole, b& a slight gainer through the change, which, if his own. view was right and the foreigner paid part at least of the new taxes, the English workingman would be considerably better off. There is nothing illogical here. I am afraid Mr Sharpe is not very successful in his attempt to explain away the reason that English firms establish works in "foreign countries. He asks my authority for the statement that Messrs J. and P. Coats, of Paisley, started to manufacture in America to avoid the tariffs. I would refer him to a speech made by Mr S. A. Coates,. a. member of the firm, during his canditure at Morpeth at the last General Election. Uhfortunately I have uot the exact date, but the speech. was reported in some of the London pers. Ur Lever is at great pains to explain that be I anted to manufacture in the market which he 1 applied. Precisely, if exaet information about the f larket was all that was required, in these days of Ray communication, to have engaged an agent would 1 avo been cheaper than to have established works. ( le pi ides himself on having moved part of the busi- ess to this country when he bought the Monkey band business. We now manufacture at Port light the MonVey Brand required for the United J fingdom, the continent of Europe, and the British < Colonies, limiting the manufacture in the United itates to the amount required for American oonsump- ion." That is not difficult to understand. If Mr ..ever manufactured in America for the Continent he yould still have to pay the continental duties, and abour is cheaper here. But note that he still mann- "actures in America for the American market, and it La somewhat difficult to resist the conclusion that it is because he w juld have to pay an import duty into America it he manufactured here. Messrs Reckitts appear to be very angry at my suggestion. They are such well-known Liberal Free [mporters that this is not surprising. Apparently they do not think it fair to suggest that while they are attempting to persuade the workingman that free imports are the best policy for him they are themselves investing part of their capital in Frg-. tootionitit countries. j The Bradford Dyera Association say that they diJ not mots to South Germany tolely to get behind foreign tariff Walls." They do not deny, however, that it had a good deal to do with it. Messrs Thomas Firth & Son say they went to Russia because of a Russian ukase demanding the manufacture of the particular goods in Russia. Mr Sharpe points out that there is no mention of tariffs here. It is a strange contention. Mr Sharpe's cat is drowned he rejoices that it was not hanged: but the cat is dead all the same. Whether Russia keeps out our goods by a tariff of a hundred per cp-nt., or by a still ranker form of Protection, namely, actual prohibition, it is not much consolation to the manufacturer in Free Trade Britain who loses his trade, or the British workingman who loses his wages. It should be noted that the latter is the worse off of the two, for the manufacturer can go to manufacture in Russia, but the workingman has no refuge unless he chooses to emigrate. I shall be interested to see the replies from the other firms named. Lastly, Mr Sharpe accuses me of giving wrong emigration figures. The only reason that I gave my figures at all was to contradict his assertion that the reason why so many people emigrated from this country was because they had Colonies to go to. I showed that of 395,680 persons of British and Irish nationality who left these shores in 1907, 183,008 went to foreign countries. I think this disposes of Mr Sharpe's original statement; I am sorry that he ignores it in his reply. I did not pretend that these figures were- net emigration figures, some of the people go-only for a short visit and return. I gave the figures in this form because I wanted to show the destination of the people who leave this country, and my authority only gave the destination of the gross number of emigrants. But Mr Sharpe says even so my figures are wrong. I adhere to them; my authority is the Board of Trade Statistical Abstract (Cd, 4258), page 356. Mr Sharpe is correct in stating that th net number of emigrants from this country in 1907 was 235,092. I wonder whether he and other Free Traders look upon these figures as a sign of national prosperity. Making allowance for the difference in population it is nearly ten times the emigrationfrom Protectionist Germany. Yours faithfully, E. PRYCE-JONES. Bryntirion, Towyn, 17th April, 1909.
GARTHMYL.
GARTHMYL. FRON CH uvxh.- Services were held Good Friday at 11 a in., and 7-30 p.m., when there were good congregations. The Easter services were attended all day, the total number of commumni- cants being 65 The singing was very bright and hearty. MisS P. Williams, C.M., presided at the organ. The offertory for the day amounted to 9d. The church had been decsrated by Mra Lewis-Andrew, aesisted by Miss Eva Thomas, (Glanhafren), and Miss P. Williams, assisted by Mrs Lloyd and Miss Bessie Davies.
CAERSWS.
CAERSWS. THE services on Easter Sunday at St. Mary's Church were as follows: Holy Communion at 8-30 and 11 am., the Rev Darbyshire Roberts, curate, officiating; service and sermon by the Vicar at 6 p.m. An anthem entitled Thanks be to God was rendered by the choir. Mr W. J. Russell Rogers presided at tbb organ. WITHIN a radius of a few hundred yards of the post office, in a cosy warm corner of the city, there is to be seen the pret'y little home of- a thrush, and to the astonishment of a keen observer on ppeping into the nest he saw six eggs. In the silent hour of 5 a.m. there is no sound of any kind whatever to be heard in the city but the singing of birds and in another hour the ring of the blacksmith's anvil. Who would not say, "A country life for me ? "—CAERSWS CORRESPONDENT. AT the services on Easter Sunday in the Baptist Mission Room the Rev D. H. Hughes, Machyn- lleth, preached both morning and evening. The mission room waq crowded to excess. This was not the first time for the rev. gentleman to preach in the anfcient city. It can unquestionably be said that Mr Hughes is one of the most popular preachers ever heard within the walls of the new mission room. He is not only popular as a preacher, but is a county alderman. It may be j interesting to the Welsh speaking people of Caersws to learn that the above named gentleman will shortly pay another visit to the new Mission j Room and will preach a Welsh sermon.
JNBWTOWN.
JNBWTOWN HARRY 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 *0* LIME,—If you want good quality Coal at reasonable prices, either in truck or cart loads, or in cwt. sacks, try Joirs SMOUT, No. 13, Canal Wharf, Newtown. f Advt. MR. T. MALDWTN PRICK, R.A.M., visits Newtown on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Lessons given ic Singing, Pianoforte, Violin, and 'Cello. He may be seen at Mr Fvan Bebb's, Broad- street, or Salop-road, Welsbpool. 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 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 faihng 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, 48' 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. A WORD fOR MEN ONLT.—We are now showing for the Spring Trade special lines in Men's and boys' Suits, well-cut, and Up-to-Date Patterns. A Choice Selection of Hats, Ties, Collars. Shirts, etc., Odd Garments, and Workmen's Clothing at right prices, at David Lewis, London House, Newtown. A FREE GIFT.—Homesteads of 160 acres are given free, on condition of settlement, to a farm servant 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.] BAPTIST.—The Band of Hope closed the session on Thursday with a tea and entertainment. Mr. John Humpreys presided over the entertainment. MARKET Ppicss.-Chi&ena, 6s and 6s 6d per couple; beef, 7d to nd per lb; mutton, 7d to 8d pork. 5d to 5jd; veal, 8d to 9d; butter, Is 2d to Is 3d; eggs, 17 to 18 a shilling. ODDFBLLOWBHIP.-At a meeting of the Loyal Cambrian Lodge held on Thursday week, Mr Thomas Morgan, P.P.G.X_ was presented with a handsome recognition badge, in appreciation of services rendered to the lodge during 1908. CONCERT.—There was a beggarly attendance in the Public Hall,, on Tuesday, when a fipsi class variety entertainment was provided by Mrs Brown-Potter and party. It is difficult bo- under- stand why the Newtown palate eschews what is best, and it is also very discouraging to the promoters. own ANGLICAN. RRIZES— ± nere was a happy assembly I a Newtown Church Sunday School room yester- d iay afternoon,, when no less than 207" prizes were listributed. Mrs W. LI. Williarae gave the girls heir prizes, Mrs A. I. Guest presented the uccessful boys, and Mrs C. W. Norton handed £ ,he infants their's. The Rev. Canon Williams >resided. The superintendent (Mr. Jarman (Villiams), said that there were 342 scholars tt present on the books. s Sol,aw, -The Public Hall was packed like a j J Mr of sardines on Thursday night on the occa- } sion of the Llanllwcliaiajn Church soiree. The 1 Bev J. Abel had spared no efforts to ensure its success. He was ably assisted in this work by 8 Mr Seymour Stofces. The great thing was the 8 lancing, for which Messrs Harry James and W. II D. Crofts were M C.'s. The musical programme II was provided by Miss Morgan, Manafon Vicarage, 1 Miss Maggie Bellis, and Mr Cookson. The ladies ( responsible for the refreshments were Mrs Bellis, Mrs Davies (Golwgydre), Mrs Bumford (Llanfair- ] road), Mrs Stokes, and Mrs Vickers. ] EOIREE.-The Crescent Literary Society wound 1 up the Session on Thursday night with a capital soiree in the schoolroom, Or which the Rev E. Parry, M.A., presided. An excellent programme 1 was shared by the following :-]Kies Nancy Pryce, Oliver, Mary Bebb, Master Nolan Oliver, ] Messrs Cbarlea Richards, Ll. Morgan, Whalley Morgan, Harry Bower. Pryoe Wilson Jones and T, r-arty. Impromptu speeches were won by Misses Beatrice Davies and Nellie Jones. A humorous reading was given by M? J: A; Joc^s. 1'he accom- panists WfetQ Missea Gertie Lowe, Lonio Wigley, Jannet Bebb, and Mrs Frank Jones. A DANGEROUS VielTon.-At the Police Court, on Wednesday, before Mr W. H. Burton Swift and Mr W. P. Phillips, a tramp named George West, in custody of P.S. Morgan, was charged with being a suspected person, frequenting a place with intent to commit a felony. The Sergeant said that on the previous night he saw prisoner near the Bank in the Cross barefooted, and he accosted him and asked what he was doing. He rplied that if he (witness) had been five or ten minutes later, he would have smashed one of the windows and stolen some of the stuff, and sold it. He added that he thought earlier in the day of drowning himself. Prisoner admitted the Sergeant's statement, and was sentenced to 14 days' hard labour. OBITUARY.—It is with regret that we record the death of Mr Herbert Davies, corn merchant, of Short Bridge-Street, which occured at his resi- dence on Tuesday. He had only reached the age of 52, and has left behind a sorrowing wife, six sons and two daughters. Mr Herbert Davies was a Wesleyan Methodist in creed and for the past 21 years had been an office bearer at that sanc- tuary. He followed in the business established by his father, the late Mr Thomas Davies, and his trading was not merely in Newtown and neigh- bourhood, but extended also to Radnorshire. His business will be carried on by his widow and his eldest son, who has reached the age of 17. He was a quiec inoffensive man with a retiring and almost a shy disposition. He was a good neighbour, and a thoroughly kind friend. He will leave a large circle of friends who will miss him greatly from their midst. In politics he never meddled. The funeral was held on Friday, when through the unavoidable absence of the Rev Llewelyn Jones, the Rev T. E. Williams performed the last rite at the house and at the graveside in Newtown Cemetery. The pall bearers were Messrs Arthur Swain, George Jewell, J. E. Morris and Roberts. Messrs R. and S. Morgan were the undertakers, while the handsome coffin was made by Messrs E. Davies & Son, builders. A funeral service was held in the Wesleyan Chapel yesterday (Sunday) morning, when Rev J. W Hardcastle preached. The following wreaths were sent:- From loved ones at home; Mother, Dick and Sue; Uncle and Miss Jones, and all at Llwynderw: Mrs and Miss Davies, Clifton-terrace; Harry, Ern, Rose and Charles; Mrs Meredith, Bailey Neyadd, Rhayader Cousin Polly Bob Mr and Mrs S. Morgan Mrs J. S. Jones and Mrs Evans, Manchester; Mr and Mrs Tom Phillips.
KERRY.
KERRY. THE sad news of the death of Mr Thomas Evan Pugh, of Cloddia farm, came as a shock to the neighbnurhood On Sunday morning. The late Mr Pugh was taken ill on Saturday week, and suc- cumbed on Sunday morning, after a short illness, during which, he had the constant attendance of Dr Robertson, Montgomery. The deceased leaves a widow and four children to mourn his loss. The funeral will take place on Wednesday at one o'clock, and will be open.
LLANWNOG.
LLANWNOG. CONCERT.—Our Caersws correspondent writes: A grand evening concert was held in the Llanwnog National School on Thursday evening, the 15th inst. Canon Woosnam, Abaihafesp, presided. The musical accompanist was Miss Rosa Thomas. The following artistes took part: Miss Fanny Millwood, Miss Mary Trow, Misses E. and J. Kinsey, Mr W. Thomas, Messrs L. and E. Jones, Caersws, Mr H. Willinm.3, Tanralt, the Clatter Trio Party. Two excellent sketches were given by the Llanwnog Dramatic Society, entitled Three Proposals," and Missed the Train." The above concert was a brilliant success, the room was well tilled. The proceeds of the concert went towards the new Reading Room fund, which proved a grand financial success. The high appreciation of the Chairman (Canon Woosnam) by the large audience was shown in a marked manner, when the Vicar in an appropriate speech proposed a vote of thanks to him. There is decidedly very great praise due to the Hon. Sec., Messrs J. T. Wainwright and Hon. Treasurer, J. Hughes.
I WELSHPOOL.
WELSHPOOL. GRAND DISPLAY of new goods on show al: BOWEN'S, the well-known cash drapers, Berriew- street. 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. FOR GARDEN and Farm Seeds of superior quality, Garden Tooli;, Wire Netting, and Barbed Wire try William Tnomas, Ironmonger, Welsh- pool. Adyt. FOR SEED OATS, and Early er 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 12.4 per 1,000 was the death-rate in the borough of Welshpool for the first quarter of this year. RABBITS FOR RAILWAYMEN,—Canbrian railway- men at Welshpool station have just had their annual present of rabbits from Powis Castle. COUNCIL CHAMBER AS A CRAPEL.-The Primi- tive Methodists held their services in the Council Chamber yesterday, their chapel being in the hands of renovators. CONGREGATIONAL.—Mr Ernest Watkins has been appointed precentor of New-street Con- gregational Church, in place of Mr A. E. Bond, who resigned in his favour. "SOCIETY."—Mrs Hugh Verdon, of Llaner- chydol Hall, is at present on an Easter visit with some friends to Rome.—Mr and Mrs H. Lester Lewis have been spending Easter at the Vicarage. INVALID LADIES.-In her 96th year, Miss Mytton, the Mansion, has been seriously ill dur- ing the past few weeks. Mrs D. H. Mytton, of Garth, has also been invalided recently, but is now convalescent. v A WORD TO THE WISE.—Newtown Easter vestries were held at 8 p.m., and were attended by about 100 parishioners, some of whom came to the meetings in their working clothes. Welsbpool vestry was held at 10 a.m., and was attended by 17. WILL THEY COME ?—The Town Council has decided to extend a cordial invitation to the Montgomeryshire Yeomany to hold their annual training next year within the aucient borough. Their last training here, said Councillor Pryce Jones en Thursday, was very successful; they had very good ground, and now that they had a rifle range, an additional advantage was offered. PERSONAL.—Both Mr J. D. Rees, M.P., and Colonel Pryce-Jones, the Conservative candidate for the Montgomery Boroughs, were in Welshpool last Thursday morning. The Borough Member was looking up his political supporters, and after- wards went off to recuperate at Wytham Abbey on a stay with Lord Abingdon. The Colonel was visiting his invalid uncle, Alderman Rowley Morris, Bronhaul. LIEUT, and Quartermaster Black, who was Quar- termaster of the old Royal Montgomery Militia, lately disbanded, has been transferred to the York and Lancashire Regiment, and appointed Quarter- master of the 2nd Battalion in the Aldershot com- mand. He was appointed Quartermaster of the old Montgomery Militia in 1899. He will in a few weeks complete ten years' service as a com- missioned officer, and will be given the honorary rank 01 Captain, with the increase of pay to 12s a day. r m mi SANITARY TOUR AROUND THK IOWN.—ine Sanitary Inspector (Mr William Wynne) is still engaged in making a house to house inspection of the town. He has also inspected the slaughter- houses and some of the dairies, and reports that be found them in a particularly good condition. In certain houses the inspector found a want of sanitary accommodation, and last Thursday, the Borough Council instructed him to serve the final notices requiring the abatement of overcrowd- ing mentioned in his first report last month. MANHOLES ABOVE THIL METALLING.—Drivers and cyclists have had reason to complain of the state of some manholes in the town. The metalling around them having worn away, they project above the surface of the street. At the Council meeting last Thursday, Councillor A. E. Bond called attention to thi& defect and suggested that the Borough Surveyor should level the surface with some metalling.—Mr Snook: I have given instructions to the men to carry it out. If I find it is not carried out, I shall let them know about it. A SIGN OF THE TDLEs ?-There is a growing agitation within the Anglican Church to cut out the Athanasian Creed from the Book of Common Prayer. There are some Anglicans, who protest passively agaimst the damnatory clauses by remaining seated in Church during the recital. But, if any Unitarian had strayed into Christ Church on Easter Sunday-one of the appointed days for saying this particular creed—his feelings I would have been harassed. The ••Quicunque Vdlt" was conepicQug by itg by its absence from the ritual. =- "-=-' THAT TSE CLERGY MAY CALL.—The Welshpool members of the Church of England's Men Society had a smoker in the Powis Memorial Church House last Tuesday night under the presidency of of the Vicar. Various details of Church work were also discussed, and on the suggestion of Mr John Pugh it was arranged to make, paint, and letter two wooden boxes, one to be put in the Parish Church, and the other in Christ Church. Into these boxes parishioners will be invited to pop the names and addresses of any persons, who, owing to sickness or some other reason, wish the clergy to call otk them. NURSING LEAGUE SUCCESSES.—Twenty-nine of Dr Skinner's lady pupils faced the examiner recently, and the 29 have been successful. The following is the list—" First Aid," medallion stage: Mrs M. Bond, Mrs A. Swan, Mrs M. Skinner, Mrs E. Manford, Miss M, Jones, Miss E. Pritchard, Miss A. Armitage, Mrs A. Parry, Mrs M. Howell Williams, Mrs S. Cooke, Miss L. Helliar, Miss M. Francis, Mrs M. Everall, Mrs E. Lloyd, Mrs E. Cant, Mrs E. Evans, Mrs L. Morris First examination in "First Aid": Mrs M. Davies, Miss C. Griffiths, Miss A. Dawson, Miss M. Owen, Miss M. Parry, Mrs E. Higgins, Miss F. Pugh, Miss A. Agnew, Miss E. Jones, Miss E. McClay, Miss W. Evans, Miss L. Jones. PRESENTATION TO MR. WALTER PERRY. Mr Walter Perry, inland revenue officer, will be wedded this week to Miss Pace, of Shrewsbury, and Tuesday evening a number of Primitive Methodists and other friends met in the Welsh Chapel to show their appreciation of the popular young townsman. The Rev W. S. Howlett pre- sided, and Miss Florrie Pugh made a graceful presentation to Mr Perry of Shakespeare's works (Oxford University Press edition) in 12 volumes, bound in morocco, and contained in a miniature cabinet. The Chairman, together with Mr John Hart and Mr D. J. Jones, spoke very apprecia- tively of the recipient, and Mr Perry made acknowledgment worthy of the event. POULTRY DEALER'S COMPLAINT.—Mr J.E.Davies wrote recently to the Borough Council complain- ing that certain dealers were purchasing poultry in the streets on market days, in respect of which toll were not paid. It was resolved that the Town Clerk write in reply informing Mr Davies that the Collector was instructed to collect the tolls in all cases in which toll was payable.—In connec- tion with this matter an echo was heard in the Borough Council meeting last Thursday, of the "slashing" speech Mr Alfred Jones (Hall-street) delivered at the Cambrian railwaymen's supper. The Mayor (Dr Thomas) said he thought that at a future date they should have to consider care- fully whether it would not be advisable to bring all the poultry into the market. He thought that ought to ba done so that each one might be treated on the same level as the other. IN MEMORIAM.—Mr John Evans, the watch maker," who was buried in Christ Churchyard last Tuesday, at the age of 68 years, had had a somewhat adventurous career. The son of a famous Welshpool watchmaker, who lived in B road-street- where Mr E. H. Farmer now is- the deceased learnt the business, and afterwards managed one of his father's branch shops. Then he went off to sea, and gained an experience of life in America that was both extensive and peculiar. Returning to his native town after some years, he started business as a watchmaker in Berriew-street and afterwards in church- street, but his eyesight failed, and he had to give up the work. The pall-bearers at the funeral were Messrs William Morris, Maurice Jahn, E. Morgan Jones, and A. H. Jones, with Messrs Richard Powell, John Jones. deacons of the Congregational Church wherein the deceased had been a member. WHO BUILT THE NORTH GALLERY ?-At the Easter Vestry last Wednesday a certain amount of historical haziness prevailed with regard to the north gallery of the parish church which, as reported on page 7, inspired an animated debate. The following summary of facts may therefore be interesting to the parishioners. In 1820 Lord Clive, grandfather of the present Earl of Powis, offered to erect at his own expense a gallery in the south side of the puish church, reserving to himself and his heirs, the servants and domestics and tenants, eleven pews therein, and giving the remainding part absolutely to the parish for the use of the National School and the poor of the parish. This offer was accepted, and in 1822 Lord Clive consented to the Vestry applying for a faculty to remove the school children and the poor of the parish from the south gallery in consideration of the parish building a gallery on the north aisle of the Church for the like purpose. The Vestry then decided to take down the older but smaller singing gallery from over the west end, compensation to be given to the pew-owners either in money or by an equivalent of pews in the south gallery at their option. Whatever pews remained in the south gallery were theu to be sold to defray the expenses of intended im- provements In 1823 the contract for altering the south gallery and erecting the north gallery, together with some minor alterations, was given to Mr Edward Morgan, of Newtown, whose tender, .£327, was the lowest. AN ENERGETIC OFFICIAL.—Mr Thomas Elledge was appointed borough rate collector eight or nine years ago on a commission of 6d in the £ Last year this brought him -644 odd and he also received X.15 for collecting tolls and something under £ 2 commission on Town Hall lettings. This month the Finance Committee, over which the Mayor presided, considered an application for a revision of his salary, and on the motion of Councillor William Humphreys, seconded by Councillor Edwin Stockton, it was recommended that in future Mr Eiledge be paid a fixed salary of £ 80 a year as rate oollector, and that a grant of £ 25 be made to him. in addition to his commisron for the year ended March 31st, 1909. At the Council meeting last Thursday Councillor Hiles observed that-he noticed there were only three members present at the Committee. In reply to Mr Hiles' question^the Finance Clerk (Mr A E. Breeze) said that if the recommendation were adopted, the total salary would be .£80 for collect- ing rates, £ 15 for collecting tolls in the Town Hall, and 2 for other things, a total of .£97. Councillor Hiles then moved and Dr Marston seconded that the matter be referred back. Conncillor William Humphreys said that Mr Eiledge, when appointed had collected outstand- ing rates amounting to £ 704. some of which had been outstanding for three, four and five years. There was then a debit balance in the bank of £ 869; now they had a credit balance of .£563 and the outstanding rates were only X27. At Ne wtown the collector, who had nothing like Mr Elledge's area, received £ 110 a year. "Give him .£80 a year, he would be satisfied, and we should retain a very good servant." Only the proposer and seconder and Councillor Pryce-Jones voted tor the amendment, and the Committee's recommenda- tion was carried—Alderman Wyke, with Coun- cillors Bond, Stockton, Humphreys and Jenkins voting for it. AN interesting discussion on local football affairs if expected at the public meeting next Wednesday night, which is advertized on the front page of to-day's Express." PERSONAL.—Alderman Rowley Morris is greatly improved in health, and was out of doors on the Bronhaul grounds for a short time last week. AN EX-VICAR. of Buttington died last Monday in the person of Prebendary Lewis,, vicai of Ford. He was appointed to Buttingtoa in 18 3 by Archdeacon Clive, and remained in that parish for 13 years. The Chapel-of-ease was "rostored" during his incumbency. EDUCATIONAL RITUALISM.—Mr T. A. Bennett, The Cottage, delivered another characteristic address on Ritualism at the monthly service of Sacred Song in the Pcwis Memorial Church House yesterday afternoon, and he promised yet another address on the same topic. In the course of nine minutes he gave (0 a few abstract ideas on the value of ceremonial. "There are thousands more people in England,- he said, who are learning the doctrines of the Church from what they see in the ceremonial of the English Prayer Book than are learning from the parson in the pulpit! The child, entering the Church, saw the altar raised a few steps—" and the higher it is raised to my mind- the better the lesson," remarked Mr Bennett parenthetically,—and the child learnt that it was the nearest earthly approach any child could get to its creator. Mr Bennett also spoke of the educational value" of incense, which is used in heaven." I am not advocating incense at all," he observed carefully, but I want to show you that ceremonial of any kind has great educational advantages."
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.]
GUILSFIELD
GUILSFIELD FoB. SEED OATS, and Early or Late Varieties of Seed Potatoes, we recommend you to go to DAVID JOSES and Son, Wholesale and Retail Grocers, 312 High-street, Welsh pool.-[ ldv t.]
KERRY.
KERRY. BROOK Horss ROAD.—At the Caersws Rural District Council meeting on Wednesday, Surveyor John Thomas reported that he had examined the 600 yards of road from the gate on to the brook beyond Cwmmule which the Council were asked to take over, and if once put into order would not cost much to maintain, but it was a poor neigh- bourhood for stone, and the making of a good road would be a cobtly undertaking. There was not much vehicular traffic along it, and as for fcot passengers, they had evidently been making a road of their own alongside the road, and by using this path the children were able to go to school dryshod even during wet weather.
DOLFOR.
DOLFOR. THE LATE MR DAVIlJ JONES.—At a meeting of Caersws Guardians on Wednesday the Chairman (Mr Richard Evans) said that before proceeding with the business of the Board they would expect him to refer to the death of their old comrade, Mr David Jones, who was the oldest guardian, and who had died since their last board meeting. He begged to propose a vote of sympathy with the family of the deceased in their bereavement.- Mr Edward Lewis seconded, and the vote was carried in silence.—A similar vote of sympathy was passed at the Rural District Council on the motion of Mr David Lloyd. They felt a great loss through his removal, and especially the poor.—Mr Alderson seconded he had known him all his life All the members stood in passing the vote.
MACHYNLLETH.
MACHYNLLETH. MR Robert Edwards, the organist of Christ Church, was musical adjudicator at Eglwysfach Eisteddfod, heU on Good Friday. The com- petition was very keen throughout. We are very pleased to say Mr Edwards gave entire satisfaction, and hope he will figure more in the capacity of a musical adjudicator in the futuie than he has done in the past. Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest presided at the Show Committee on Wednesday, and announced that H.R.H. Prince Francis of Teck would act as judge in the horse classes. Mr David Davies, M.P., will also judge in the same classes.. Reservoir.—On Thursday morning last the members of the Urban District Council drove over to inspect the reservoir, and to decide upon a suitable site for a dam on Cwmrwden brook. Lord Herbert Vane- Tempest was present. Band of Hope Concert.—The annual con- cert took place at the Wesleyan Chapel Schoolroom on Wednesday night. The first part of the programme consisted of action ongs, etc., by the children, and the second consisted of a sketch entitled The trial of Kit Boniface." This was really excel- lently performed. The principal characters were as follows:-Judge, Mr John Pugh (auctioneer); counsel for the prosecution. Mr Thomas Jones (postmaster): counsel for the defence. Mr R. Jones (tailor): clerk of the court, Mr Jones (Tottenham House)- prisoner, Mr Pugh (Manchester House)! The Rev Isaacs presided over the meeting. and Miss Jones officiated at the organ. Tattoo.—A military tattoo was held in the town cn Saturday. The Battalion Band of the 7th R.W.F. marched armind and the local detachment turned out in full force to assist in capturing recruits. After the march around a well-attended meeting was held in the Town Hall, when Captain David Davies, M.P., presided. He was supported on the platform, and in most cases with speeches, bv Colonel Sandbach, Major Wait-on, Major G. H. Mytton, Captain and Adjutant Rundle, Rev Fred Davies, Messrs J. G. Jenkins, Richard Rees, J.P., and Pugh, also Dr A. O. Davies, who in par- ticular delivered a rousing speech. The. result of the tattoo was that twelve recruits were added to the roll-just four times the uumber of Idloesians.
ILLANIDLOES.
I LLANIDLOES. WHIST.—A whist drive in aid of the St Idloee Golf Club, was held in the Town Hall Hotel om Thursday night, which was attended by nine eeta. The 1st prizes were awarded to Miss Chloris Mills, a pair of pitted candlesticks, and Mr W. Brown, a silver walking stick; the lady's oonsolation prize, a silver hatpin, fell to the lot of Miss Welldom, and the booby to Mr E. H. Mills. BAND OF Hope TEA.—Upwards of 70 children,. members of the Welsh Wesleyan Band of Hope, were entertained to tea in the schoolroom adjoin- ing the Chapel on Wednesday afternoon last. I The tables- were presided over by Mrs Rowlands. Bryndwr, and Mrs E. Wood, who were assisted by Misses Dona Rees and Maggie Rowlands. Tho remainder of the evening was spent in plsyisg games, arranged for them by their genial superin- tendent, Mr E. Wood, and the children left happy in the possession of cakes and oranges, distributed to them at the close of a very enjoyable evening RIFLE MEETING. The first annual rifle meet- ing of the Llanidloes and Caersws detachments of "Terriers" was held on the Rifle Range, Llaa- dinam, on Easter Monday. The weather was very bad, a heavy downpour of rain and a strong, cold wind prevailing almost incessantly throughout the day. Despite the unpropitious state of the weather there was a good muster on the range when the firing commenced, and the results, con- sidering the disadvantages under which they were obtained, are very creditable. The total possible marks obtainable were 65. Tbe first prize, a. sterling silver challenge cup, presented by Capt. D. Davies, and £ 1 Is in cash for the highest aggregate score was won by L -Sergt. T. P. Williams with a score of 46 L.-Sergt Williams also won the special prize of a pair of binoculais- value X2 10s presented by Lieut W. J. Evans to I the member making the highest aggregate at 300 yards snapshooting, five hits being recorded in his favour. The 2nd prize, a eilver cigarette case presented by Lieut. E. Lloyd Jones and 15s in cash was won by Pte Albert Roberts with a total of 45. The 3rd prize, 10s 6d and pick of prizes, and also the Llanidloes and Caersws Committee's sterling silver cup and 10s 6d cash for the highest score by a recruit. The other prizes were awarded as under. Open—Col.-Sergt Mills (44) 7s 6d and pick of prizes; Pte G. Hercomb (43), 5s and pick of prizes; Sergt D. Davies, Caersws (39), 4s and- pick of prizes Pte A. Woosnam, CaerBws (39), 3a and pick ot prizes Lc.-Cpl J. B. Griffiths, Caersws (37), 2B 6d and pick of prizes. Recruits—Pte G. Hereomb (43) 7s 6d; Pte D. Woosnam (39), 58; Lc.-Cpl J. B. Griffiths (37), 2s 6d; Pte D. Edwards (36), Is. The prizes were presented by Mrs Davies, Plaadinam. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Davids on the proposition of CoL-Sergt Mills, seconded by Sergt F. Rogers.
MONTGOMERY.
MONTGOMERY. BIBLE SOCIETT.-All the religious denomina- tion? of the town assembled at the Town Hall on Sunday afternoon, in support of the objects of the British and Foreign Society. The rector, the Rev. J. C. Whall presided, and was supported by the Rev. H. P. Rcllason (Baptist minister), and Rev. Rev. D. Charles Edwards, M.A.. who repre- sented the Society.
MOCHDRE.
MOCHDRE. Death.—Mrs Elizabeth Morgan, of Trows- coed, passed away very suddenly on Tues- day in her 68th year. On Saturday she was buried in Mochdre Churchyard, when the Vicar (Rev T. Roberts) officiated at the house and graveside. The bearers were Messrs D. Morgan, Cwm; J. Morgan, Clog; A. Morgan, Brimmon; and D. Morgan, Garreg. Some beautiful floral tributes were sent by the children, relatives, and friends. The deceased lady was held in the highest. esteem by the whole countryside. Thet coffin was supplied by Mr Morris, Dollas, and the undertakers were Messrs R. and S. Morgan, Newtown.
PENST ROWED.
PENST ROWED. Wedding.—An interesting wedding was solemnized at St. George's Church on Wed- nesday last between Miss Maude Mary, the youngest daughter of the late Mr Thomas Francis of Tymawr, and Mr Thomas Davies, of Gwarthlow, Churchstoke, the officiating clergyman being the Rev Basil Jones (rec- tur). The church was tastefully decorate4 for the occasion by numerous friends an4 well-wishers, who assembled in large num- bers to witness the ceremony. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr John P. Francis, and was attended by her cousin, Miss L. Francis, of Lower Leighton, Welshpool, and her two little nieces, Misses Daisy and Olwen Jones, of Maesmawr. The bridegroom was accompanied by hia brother, Mr James Davies, of Dolhafrenfc as best man. The bride wore a travelling costume of mole-coloured cloth, with large white picture hat with pink flowers, and had as ornaments a gold brooch and bangle (the gift of the bridegroom). The brides- maid was attired in amethyst costume aUd hat to match, and her little nieces worei white silk dresses and hats, with gold brooches (the gift of the bridegroom). The bridegroom's present consisted of gold cuff links. After the ceremony the happy pair left for London amid the firing of volleys of canon. A very large and varied assort- ment of useful presents were received, tes- tifying to the respect in which the young couple and their families are held in the neighbourhood.
MR. DAVID DAVIES' FOX HOUNDS
MR. DAVID DAVIES' FOX HOUNDS WILL VEST Thursday, April 22nd Llananno Bridge Saturday, April 24th Llandinam Bridge At 10-30.
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