The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

1 LIKE OLD TIMES. Military Camp at Welshpool. Welcome to Liverpool's Telegraph 'Terriers.' "It reminds me-of old times to have the military amongst us again, especially at Oldford." Thus spoke a veteran councillor last. Thursday, when the Corporation of the an- j cient and military borough of Pool passed a unanimous resolution to welcome the Liverpool Telegraph Terriers." And yes- terday (Sunday) the townsfolk turned out in crowds from chapel and church and no- where to endorse this official welcome. "Who'd have thought there were so many people in Welshpool!" was one comment, inspired by a sig.ht of the multitude, which spread itself from Station-square, along Severn-road, Severn-street, and Berriew- street, towards the encampment. The babe in the arms of mother or father, the little slum-child with tattered .boots, the frock- coated, silk-hatted suburbanite—all classes were represented. And the numbers put even the Mayors Sunday into the shade. Within 200 yards of the town, the camp is situated off the Berriew-road, on the Oldford Portion of Powis Castle Park, to the east of the Red Castle, and overlooking a magnificent stretch of Severn valley and border-mountain scenery. This was the destination of two Western Telegraph Com- panies of the Royal Engineers (Territorial forces) army troops. The Wireless Telegra- phy Company went yesterday to Aldershot, where they will use the regulars' equipment. It is the Air Line" and the Cable Company that will do a fortnight's train- ing in the Paradise of Wales. These Engineers number 230 non-com- missioned officers and men, with seven commissioned officers. Punctually at a quarter past noon the first special train from Edge Hill arrived at Welshpool. The companies have their own band- whose smart-looking drum-major attracted much notice—but they were played from the rail- way station into camp by the band of the Montgomeryshire Yeomanry. The visitors had an excellent first impression of Powys- land hospitality from the welcoming crowds, which included not a few smiling maidens. Half an hour later the second train arrived punctually with 99 horses, eight aif-line waggons, one cable waggon, and the baggage. Lieut.-Colonel F. J. Pilcner, V.D., is ine commanding officer, with Captain R. M. Macrory as adjutant (Captain Macrory is a brother of Mrs ft. Wynne, Lower Garth). The other commissioned officers already in camp are Captains Newell, Robinson, and Whitney, wih Second-Lieutenants Leslie and Mockler. They have their qaurters near the deer park, at a considerable dis- tance from the men, and are also sheltered by a grove of trees,. but telephonic com- munication will be installed throughout the camp. The permanent staff consists of Sergt.-Major W. Glue; Sergts. W. Evans and R. J. Jackson (cable); and Sergts. Bridgeman and Woodhead (air-line). The companies' field work is interesting in character, but not so varied as it was before Mr Haldane's scheme, when they were fortress and bridge-building engineers The air-line and the cable companies work independently, but each can do the work of the other. The cable is worked out first from the base office. It can be laid out at an average speed of three miles per hour. The cable waggon, in addition to the tele- graphic instruments, carries four drums with two miles of wire on each. Mounted men- with a kind of crook-lay the cable to the best advantage for instance, over the con- venient branch of a tree, or along the ground, pegging it down at a bend. The air-line, which is semi-permanent, follows the cable. On these waggons are carried telegraph poles, 13 feet long and 2^ inches in diameter, which are driven into the. ground on the required route about every 80 paces-the same as the post office 'telegraph poles-but the distance may vary according to ttte nature of the ground. Two men work the drums-each of which carries a mile of wire—the one pulling' and the other guiding the. wire with a gloved hand. Then two "strainer" men have a belt around their bodies with a clip, which grips the wire they give it the proper ten- sion, and the wire is received by a slot in the insulator, and turned. Each waggon carries telegraphic instruments by which the clerks receive and dispatch messages as Tequired. Each detachment of the air-line men will wire about a mile of country per hour. During yesterday afternoon the military traffic from the railway station to Oldford proved a serious counter-attraction to the local Sunday Schools. For once in its his- "torv even the annual demonstration of the Anglican Sunday Schools had to take second place in the public eye, especially whilst the Liverpool horses were tackling the task of pulling the waggons up Oldford- 'lane. Last night the Engineers were settling down. They admired the Powysland scenery, they appreciated the town's wel- come. To many a Poolonian the Sabbath Day had been one giddy round of sight- seeing pleasure—" just like old times."

Territorial Colours for the County Forces of Merioneth & Montgomery The Guidon for the Montgomeryshire Yeomanry was worked by the Decorative Needlework Society, 17, Sloan-street, London, and the King's colour and regimental colour for the 7th (Montgomery and Merioneth) Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers were worked at the Royal School of Art and Needlework, Exhibition Road, South Kensington. The King's colours has been provided by the ladies of Merionethshire, the regimental colour has been presented to the Infantry Battalion by Colonel E. Pryce-Jones, the honorary colonel of the Regiment, whilst the ladies of Montgomery- shire have given the Guidon to the County Yeomanry and the contingent expenses on ac- count of the Infantry Colours have been shared toy the two Counties. The following ladies in Montgomershire have subscribed to the Regimental Colours Fund, and the Territorial Force County Association desire to offer them their best thanks Mrs Forrester Addie, Mrs Lewis Andrew, Mrs P. A. Beck, Mrs Busch, MrsConnup, Mrs Curling, Mrs Coberidge, Mrs Prica-Davies, Mrs Edward Davies, Mrs Marshall Dugdtle, Mrs Evans, Mrs H..S. Gough. the Lady Harlech, the Misses Howell, Mrs George Harrison, Mrs C. Humphreys, Mrs Huddlestone, Mrs Heap, Miss Hayhurst, Mrs Humphreys-Owen, the Lady Joicey, Lady Iryce- Jones, Mrs A. Pryce-Jones, Mrs Hugh Lewis, Mrs Arthur Lloyd, Mrs Lloyd-Verney, Mrs Lomax, Mrs Bonnor Maurice, Mrs J. R Morris, Mrs Marston, Mrs Mytton, Mrs G- H. Mytton, Miss B. A. Mytton, Mrs Naylor, Mrs Norton, Mrs Owen, the Countess of Powis, Mrs Proctor, Mrs Mostyn-Price, the Misses Devereux Pryce, Miss Perritt, Mrs Powell, Mrs Wintringham Stable, Mrs Sandbach, Miss Sandbach, Mrs Sykes, tha Hon. Mrs Arthur Sandbach, Mrs Brandon Smith, Mrs Noel Turner, Mrs Verdon, Miss Williams- Wynn, Mrs Arthur Williams-Wynn, Mrs Robert Williams-Wynn, Miss Antonia Williams, Mrs Walton, Mrs Wharton, Mrs White, Mrs Corbett- 'Winder. A. E. SANDBACH, Chairman County Association of Montgomeryshire.

LLANLLUGAN. THE RENT AUDIT of Mr Herbert's estate was lield at Cefn Cocb Inn on Friday. The usual abatement were allowed, and Mr B. Bennett Rowlands presided.

LLANBISTER. GRAVEL BAPTIST CHAPEL.—The anniversary of "Gravel Baptist Church was held on Sanday week. The weather was ideal and the congregations were large. The preachers were Revs H. Illtyd Jenkins -and Luther Davies, Franksbridgre. Crowds came to the afternoon and evening services from Penybont, Maesyrhelem, Whitton, Llandegley, etc. Mr Jenkins, the pastor of the Church, is well beloved by his people, and his growing popularity as preacher and public speaker is generally known.

jnEWTOWN. HARRT JONES, 5, Kerry-road, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, Tobacconist, and Fruiterer. COAL AND LIME.—If you want good quality Coal at reasonable prices, either in truck or cart loads, or in cwt. sacks, try JOHN SMOUT, No. 13, Canal Wharf, Newtown. fAdyt. MR. T. MALDWTN PRICE, 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, Welshpool. PARENTS PLEASE NOTE.—A pure sweet gives not only pleasure, but also nourishment to grow- ing children. All the ingredients used in making Ann Taylor's Everton Toffee are pure and whole- some. It is as nourishing as it is delicious. IF You have a bad cough and a good shilling you can part company with both by purchasing a bottle of Owen's Cough Elixir, a never failing remedy. Prepared and sold only by F. J. Nash,. M.P.S., Chemist, Broad-street, Newtown.—Advt. F. J. NASH. M.P.S., Chemist, Optician, 4S Broad-street, Newtown, attends from 8-30 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily at the above address, and will 4 test your sight free of charge. Eyeglasses and spectacles of every description kept in stock. Oculist prescriptions a speciality.—Advt. HouBK FURNISHINGS.—When you are about to furnish, call at E. H. MORGAN'S Furniture Ware- house, Long Bridge. The largest premises and largest stock in the county. Well-made, and guaranteed goods, all goods at lowest prices, and carriage paid. See the new sanitary mattress. A<*ent for Goss & Doulton china. [ADVT. HATS FOR HOLIDAY WEAR.—A Splendid Selection of Straw and Linen Hats in the Newest Shapes. Children's Washing Hats and Overalls at very Moderate Prices.—Misses GOODWIN, 7, Market- street.—Advt. BRIGHT SUNNY WEATHER.—This is what we are looking forward to. When it comes, we shall need lighter clothing. It is well to know that at London House, there is a large stock of Men's and Boy's Straw and Linen Hats, Alpaca Jackets, Washing Blouses, and Cool Underwear suitable for hot weather. TERRITORIALS.—The local territorials are making preparations for attending camp this year. Marches and drills are held almost nightly. CYCLING.—Over 20 members of the Newtown Cycling Club journeyed to Welsbpool on Sunday week, and after tea they attended Divine service at the Parish Church, and returned home about 10-30 p.m. HARRIERS.—A large number of the Newtown Harriers turned out on Saturday, on the occasion of a paper chase. They crossed nine miles of country in one hour and a half, and when they returned they looked as if they could do another nine miles. PRESENTATION.—Mr H. Allan, manager for 30 years. in the knitting department of the Factory of Pryce Jones, Ltd., having accepted an important position in Plymouth, his fellow employees met on Wednesday, and presented him with a gladstone bag, travelling rug, and small hand bag. PICNic.-On Thursday, the Newtown Branch of the British Women's Temperance Association held their annual picnic. About sixty members and friends journeyed to Caersws, where an enjoyable time was spent. After disposing of the victuals, the party was specially conducted to the old Roman Camp. ON the site of the Now Infirmary (by icina permission of Mr Edward Powell, J.P.). a recital was given by the Silver Band on Thursday, in aid of the Nursing Association. The attendalace was fair, but unfortunately, shortly after the opening of the programme, rain fell heavily and everything had to be abandoned. TOWARDS the end of the month our well-known and distinguished townsman (the Rev R. Harris Lloyd) is going to America in acceptance of an invitation to preach at Brooklyn, Chicago, and Toronto, as well as to give a series of Bible lectures before a gathering of ministers at an American Chatauqua. Mr Harris Lloyd hopes to meet old Newtownians in American and Canadian cities. SPECIAL COURT.- A charge of travelling without a ticket on the Cambrian Railways was preferred against two young tramps named John Ingham and Wright Wylde on Wednesday. They were locked up and brought before Messrs. Richard Lloyd and W. H. Burton Swift, on Thursday. It was stated that they boarded a train at FordeD, and at Newtown it was found they had no ticket, and the officials detained them. They were fined 5/- and costs, in default seven days. Both prisoners were taken, to Shrewsbury. SCHOLASTIC.—Though, there is a Nonconformist majority on the County Education Com- mittee, a Church woman was appointed at last Monday's meeting, in Welshpool, to be headmis- tress of Penygloddfa Council (infants) School; she had the best C allege qualifications and most suitable experience. There are 121 infants on the school books—with an average attendance last month of 103—and for the delicate work of train- ing these children's minds and bodies the County Authority offered a wage of X75 a year or nearly 30s a week. Six applications were received by the managers, who sent forward three applications to the County Authority: Miss Wilhelmina Carolina Griffiths, 10, Broad-street; Miss Jessa May Owen. 3, Bryn Villas, and Miss Frances E. Shute, Waters Upton, Wellington, and Tra Dyddan, Newtown. These three candidates were interviewed, and the result of the ballot was Miss Owen, eight votes Miss Shute, 15. The new headmistress, who was a pupil teacher at All Saint's C.E. School, Now- town. came second on the list in the Queen's Scholarship examination and took a first class certificate at Whiteland's College. She has been a certificated assistant at Newtown C.E. School, and is at present bead teacher of Waters Upton C.E. Girls' and infants' school. 1-' H r n.17r1o. IMPORTANT J^'URNITLTRE J5ALE.—AIESSRS TVUUIVO I Bros. and Roberts conducted a highly attractive bwo days sale of a portion of the contents of Len- bon Hall, one of the residences of Edward Powell, Esq., and Tynyreithen, the residence of A. L. Manley, Esq on Wednesday and Thursday last. The furniture, which was on view the day previous to sale was much admired. It included a large number of oak pieces, one of which was a magnificently carved oak overmantel, formerly in Durham Castle. The reception room Furniture was particularly attractive. One of the most attractive pieces was the Buhl cabinet. The bed- room furnishings included the appointments of 15 bedrooms. The sale was well attended both days. Most of the oak pieces met with a ready sale at satisfactory prices. An old Buhl cabinet realised 71 guineas, a marqueterie China cabinet 12i guineas, hand writing tables from three to six guineas, dming room suite 25 guineas, double corner cupboard five guineas, oak wardrobe X15 7 6d., gent's wardrobes 6 to 8 guineas, bedroom suites from 9 to 25 guineas. A number of oil paintings did not meat with a very ready sale. Turkey carpets realised 15 guineas. The prices rp d generally obtained were considered satisfactory, and the auctioneers were congratulated on their general management. CO-OPERATIVE (XALA DAY.—Favoured with de- lightful weather, the Co-operative Gala, which has become one of the principal pleasura events of the year for children, whose parents are members of the Society, was held on Saturday. Headed by the Newtown Silver Band, and marshalled by members of the Committee and Women's Guild, the children assembled at Penygloddfa Council Schools and then paraded the principal streets of the town, which were thronged with hundreds of interested spectators. As the children proceeded down Broad-street, carrying flags, and the little girls dressed in different colour dresses, a very pretty scene was presented. Over 1,400 children partook of the excellent tea in the Public Hall, which was prepared under the capable manage- ment of the manager of the Stores (Mr F. C. Evans), and his staff, the lady members of the Society, presiding at the tables. The children, upon leaving the hall, were the recipients of a bar of chocolate. Unfortunately, owing to the hay not been carried off the Cunning, the children were unable to go there, but by kind permission of Mr Edward Powell, an adjournment was made to the site of the New Infirmary. Races of every description, both for boys and gIrlS, were held, the Committee, as a whole, superintending. During the afternoon two novel competitions were also held, boot polishing and spoon cleaning. Boot cleaning (for boys) 1 William Bumford, 2 Jack Davies, 3 Fred Bumford, special, Fred Morris. Spoon cleaning (for girls) 1 Linda Hitchin, 2 Jennie Gittinsfs Pattie Hibbert. special Winnie Pugh. Garments, 1 A. G. Watkins (Bettws), 2 Kittie Jones (Bettws), 3 Nancy Morgan (Pool- road), and several special prizes were given. Darning competition, 1 Stella Pugh, c £ £ al. xn the evening dancing was indulged m. The Band (under the able conductorship of Mr T. Reynolds) played some fine selections and up-to-date dance music A hearty vote of thanks was proposed by Mr T. R. Bridgwater. and seconded by Mr W. E. Sambrooks to Mr Edward Powell for the use of the field. and to everyone who assisted in making the proceedings a, grand success.

LLANBRYNMILR. MR. J. IVOR DAVIES, who has jist been appointed Chief Constable of Flintshire out If 37 applicants, is a native of Llanbrynmair, being born at Craig-yr- henffordd in the upper part of theparish. From 1879 to 1881 he was pupil teacher at tie Biitish School in the lower part of the parish, Ie was succeeded at the same school by his brother Jr Howell Vaughan Davies, now inspector of weigh-s and measures at Carnarvon.

LLANFYLJ-IN. A LIBERAL LEAGUE —The liberals of the town and neighbourhood have esolved upon the formation of a Progressive LeEgue, and the folio w- ing officers have been elected :-President, Dr. E. M. Watkins; vice-president, Ir D. Jones. Coun- cil House; hon. treasurer, Mr S Hughes, Pendref; hon. secretary, Mr A. CarringUS. London House committee, Messrs R O. Llo'd, D. Lloyd, D. Lloyd Jones, R. Evans, Maurio Jones, H. Davies, and H. Jarrett Eeese. The "ommittee was re- quested to report to a future r-eeting.

BERRIEV. DAVID JONES and SON, Hig-street, Welshpool, are noted for pure Indian ail Ceylon Teas and delicious Home Cured Hams aId Bacons.-[Advt. WEDDING.—A very pretty adding took place at the Presbyterian Church on "\V^nesday last, between George, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Cookson, Lower Garthmyl, and Catherine, youxfest daughter of the late Mr Thomas Davies and trs Davies, Brithdir. The bride, who was given awa by her brother, was becomingly attired in a navysostume with hat to match. She was attended by Miss Hilda Cookson, who was daintily dressed in wlte. The Rev John Davies officiated and Robert (ren, registrar, being present. As the bride and bridgroom left the Chapel they were greeted with rice and Olif etti. INIrsDavies, Beeches, playing the Wedding March, immediately after the ceremony, the happy cuple lelcfor Scotland. They were the recipients of maY useful and valuable presents.

LLANFAIR-CAIREINION. COUNCIL SCHOOLS. A meeting of the Manager: of the Llanfair and Rhiwhiriaeth Council School was held on Friday evening, the Chairman (M. W. Altord Jehu) presiding. EVENING SCHOOL.—I^t was stated that according to the reports in the prei that the Higher Education Committee had rcOlved to discontinue the evening schools in tha eciuty. The Managers expressed their regret that tis decision had been arrived at, as the school wa well attended and doing well at Llanfair, ad in view of the possibilities of the school in ture it was a matter for further regret that ^i.eounty were to ba deprived of their benefit. lliS the Managers been previously consulted, the hool would Dot be closed without a prime efforton their part to keep it open. A strong resolution was agreed upon to be sent to the higher Education Committee urging them to make an elleption in the case of Llanfair and allow the schoq to continue. ATTENDANCE.—The Head'Master submitted a list of scholars at the Llanfar Council School who were entitled to the prizsoffered for complete attendance at school, two having won a silver watch each for complete attbdaace for five years, three to medal and book lach for complete at- tendance for two years, and il for having made 97 per cent. for two years a )cok each. SCHOOL CLEANING.—A ler was read from the Education Authority calling attention to the in- efficient cleaning at the L'iiafair School. It was resolved to inform the Authority that inasmuch as they did not carry out th, recommendations of the Managers as to the a«\»unt to be expended upon cleaning, they could not undertake the responsibility of keeping thepremjsos in the order of cleanliness they should ,Q kept.—The Chair- man said that representation had been repeatedly made to the authority thatthe sum allotted was much too small to meet tbeextra. duties imposed upon the caretaker through-^ new arrangements within the schoolrooms and the extra fire-places which had been added, ati, the care of the out- offices, for cleaning which a; extra sum was pre- viously paid. Until the 4uthority 1-t their views in the matter. it hopeless for the managers to be able to Cply with the regula- tions much as they desired b do so. It appeared to him that the managers '\3r¡" not to be consulted in anything unless it waShy callin<r their atten- tion to a matter such as ths for the" condition of which the Authority thcselves were chiefly responsible. It was f tirthrt pointed out that the managers were much hamj6red in their duties to look after the premises. owing to the school belonging to the Authory and the building to the trustees.—It was resved to press upon the Education Authority to ta^ measures for getting the premises tranferrod frlm the tru3tees to the Authority.

"Hello! are there?" Powysland Villages Qn the 'phone. The villages of Chir^ Forden, Barriew, Guilsfield, Meifod and Hng^dfan> together wri- the market town of ^Ifnfajj. wjii be put this summer into telephone (ommunication with the outer world. This establishment of rilraj ca|j offices in the Welshpool district—v.-hi^ ig beino, arranged by the progressive head PosVnaster (Mr David Evans) —is a new experiment, W3rkin(r 0f which will be watched with consiO^^ inte°rest. On pay- ment of a small fee a| the offic0 any0ne m Llanfair or the six villa,es m(fntioned can call up any telephone subscrib^ and jQcal residents can themselves become sub^ Welshpool district >m fch0 firgt in the neighbourhood to »dopithia syetem.

Correcting the Colonel. e 0 one. A P0LIT(,AL „HAgH,. Colonel Pryce-Jones, name mentioned this month at a garden P^.ty of Oswestry Liberal Association. Mr i- VS J „ ^resided, re- marked that the former f neighbour- ing constituency reca^ takf that the present Government had made hash of nearly everything, and he mentioned sm^ hoi^ °f ^rticniar. In this connection Mr q. n&s 1 P' • 4. out that under the present Gov«^m » wou Pjoldings Act, 45 000 acres of land h^ ^ee 8 atrainst 900 acr.. unto the pr.^ years. Opponents m^0 a l0t of the cry that the right to purchase. smj holdin f^id be given to the people instead cf t,em having to be tenants under the County Councils, 1^ ag a £ 0 £ fact facilities to purchase were Rive, Qnder th "eviou8 Act. which was not repealed b^the last one Applications to l made a limited extent, but, added Mr Green Aiese peonl would be m a con- dition ot landlords wbh very mortgaged pro- perties, which is a vtry inc0nvenient and improper thing, and very ofte the litfJ nut into the land wouid be repurchased^ ^tlep etors/. it was fa-r better for holdings to be communal land, than for people^ have to borrow the money to purchase them them%lvea (apj^p

LLANIDLOES. Two FINGERS OFF.-A young lad named Tom Edmunds, of the age of 14, whilst following his em- ployment as an engine feeder at the Cambrian Mills, on Friday morning had the misfortune to lose the second and thi,:d fingers on his left hanf*. He was putting a strap on a wheel when his hand slipped in between tne strap and the wheel and his fingers were cut off at the joint. Dr Owen attended to him. ACCIDENT.-A serious accident occurred at the Railway Ironworks on Friday morning. A lavge moulding box, of considerable weight, was being removed by means of a crane. In the course of the operations an iron bar was used to untwist the chain of the crane. The weight on the chain forced the bar out of the user's hands, sending it round with great force. One employee named David Jones, of Lower Green, was standing near assisting in the operations, and was struck by the bar in the face. His upper lip was slit open crossway, and he was knocked to the ground and became unconscious. He was carried out of the shop, and contact with the fresh air soon revived him. Dr Jones, who had immediately sent for, was soon on the scene, and after medical at- tention the injured man was able to walk home. He is doing as well as can be expected under the circum- stances. A TENPENNY TITHE.-Amongst the „ claims which the County Education Authority passed last Monday for payment was the following :— Llanidloes District. Manledd (Council School). Richard Gillart, Half-year's tithe, £ 0 Os. 5d. BICYCLE ACCIDENT.-On Sunday afternoon week Mr D. Jones, of Manlledd Uchaf, was cycling to town, and when coming past Westgate-terraoe on the Van-road, he unfortunately collided with Mrs Jones, who resides in one of the houses on the roadside. Both cyclist and pedestrian were injured, but not seriously. OVER THE BAR.—This is what happened to Mr Llewelyn Webb on Wednesday afternoon last while cycling along Bridge-street with some curtains on his way to the garden party. It seems the curtains and the wheels got mixed, and Mr Webb came in contact with the ground via the handle bar, and injured his hand, which had to be medically attended to. TRAGIC DEATH OF AN IDLOESIAN AT CARDIFF. —On Wednesday evening last, under tragic circumstances, the death took place ot Mr Richard Jones, retired jeweller, who formerly carried on business in Llanidloes, but of latter years had resided in Cardiff. The deceased was 7,) years of age. About 9-30 on Wednesday night he took a car at Fair Oak-road for Windsor-place. At Welfield-road, the conductor, observing symptoms of suffering in the gentleman's countenance, summoned a constable. A doctor hastened to the BCBne, but arrived only to find that Mr Jones bad expired. Mr Davies, deceased's son-in-law, stated that during the afternoon he had been in the company of Mr Jones, at Roath Park. He com- plained of feeling tired. He and his wife saw the deceased board the car, and they then walked home. GAFEDEN FETE.—Maenol, the beautiful resi- dence of Mrs Lea Jones, was on Wednesday afternoon the scene of one of the most interesting, enjoyable, and successful garden fetes ever organised by the Llanidloes Parish Church. The preliminary work, which entailed some months of labour and forethought, was superin- tended by Mr R. Evans, and the function was held on behalf of the Church fund. Among those present were Mrs Lloyd Verney and party, Llan- gurig, Mrs Lea Jones, Mrs Onslsw, Mount Severn, Rev and Mrs E. O..Jones, Col and Mrs Davies- Jenkins, Mrs Webb and family, Miss Grant, Glandwr, Mrs Lewis, Llangurig Vicarage, Mrs D. Evans, Castle House, Llanidloes, and a number of officers of the Royal Engineers. The grounds were a source of much admiration, and the arrangement of the stalls during the morning was the work of the capable superintendent and a number of the committee. The stalls, which were laden with valuable things and decorated prettily, were erected on each side of the field. The Llanidloes pierrots gave two splendid enter- tainments on the lawn. Games were indulged in through-out the afternoon, and not a dull moment was sppnt from beginning to end. The Llanidloes Borough Silver Band played selections during the afternoon, and in the evening they discoursed up-to-date music for dancing. Appended is a list of stall-holders :-Hoopla, Mr Webb; shooting gallery, Mr Pryca Williams; football, Mr H. J. B. Niblett; see-saw and swings, Mr H. A. Grady; cloak-room, Mr Hugh Jones; general stall, Mrs Roberts, Mrs J. Davies, Mrs Lewis, Miss Davies, and Miss Griffiths; flower stall. Mrs Walters; bumble puppy, Mr Nuttall; tea tables, Miss Phillips, the school mistress, assisted by Miss Jones, Miss George, Miss Walters, and Miss M. Phillips.

MEIFOD. DAVID JONES & SON, High-street, Welshpool, are noted for pare Indian and Ceylon Teas and delicious Home Cured flams and Bacons.—[Advt.

TREFEGLWYS. IMPORTANT NOTICE.—A. H. Bennett, Draper, Caersws, attends room adjoining Red Liou Hotel, Trefoilwys, EVERT WEDNESDAY, from 12 till 6, with a good assortment of General Drapery Goods, at lowest town prices for cash.

CEMMAES. THE LATE REv RICHARD EDWARDS —The in- terment of the remains of this esteemed minister on Saturday week was witnessed by a large assemblage of mourners. The service at the house was taken by the Revs W. G. Jones, Neuadd, and H. E. Griffiths, Oswestry. At the chapel, which was filled to overflowing, the Revs T. Ll. Thomas, Cemmaes, J. Williams, Carno, Elias Jonesl Newtown, J. Williams, Seion, J. R. Evans, Llanidloes, Ed. Griffiths, Meifod, and W. D. Morgan, Llangurig, took part in the service, and at the grave the Revs D. Davies, and D. B. Edmunds, Tregynon, Mr D. B. Evans was at the or 'an, and played appropriate music in the church. The following ministers were also present, tbe Revs R. W. Jones, J. T. Jones, E. A. Morris (W.), J. Pritchard (W.), R. C. Evans, Sammab, and R. J. Morgan, rector, Cemmaes. The chief mourners were the widow, Dr. Edwards, Machynlleth, and Messrs J. and William Edwards (brothers), Mrs Edwards, Machynlleth, Miss Edwards (niece), Mrs Jones, Corris, Mr Benjamin Williams, Llan- dudno, Mrs J. Jones Roberts, Oswestry, Mr J. Evans' Llanbrynmair, Mr and Mrs Jones, Talwrn, Mr and Mrs Evans, Bryncirch, Mr Robert Jones, Gesaelddu, and Nurse Lemoine. Among others present were Messrs Richard Jones, Pendinas, R. Rees, Jenkins, Machynlleth, T. Fowell, Hugh Davies, Walton, Cwmllegoediog. Thomas Jones, Tyncha, J. Fouikes Edwards and Williams, Cefn Canol J. C. Rowlands, Llanrhaiadr, T. Gittins, Tregynon, George Lewis, Pias Treceiriog, Watkins, Llansantffraid, R. Jones, Bryndovey, Oswestry, E. Jones, Henblas, R. W. Davies, Carno, Hum- phreys, Carno, Wm Jones, Goeddol, J.T.Hum- phreys' Mr and Mrs H. Jones, Messrs E. Jones, Machynlleth, Edwards Cynynion, Rowlands, Cefn Canol, and Lewis, Tregeiriog.

CAERSWS. SUCCESS.—On Sunday week special services were held in the Village Hall in connection with the Sunday School teachers and scholars of the Baptist Mission Room. The preaaher for the day was the well-known Rev J. E. Elder, Baptist minister of Oswestry, who, as usual, delivered powerful and very impressive sermons. The musical condnctor was Mr Edward Wilson, stationmaster of Moat Lane Junction, who, with his large choir, made a lasting impression upon a large audience, which filled the spacious Hall in both gallery and floor. Mr Wilson, and also the excellent accompanist, Miss Rosa Thomas, deserve great praise. The singing of the little maid, Miss Humphreys, daughter of Mr and Mrs T. Humphreys, Bridge-street, won for heiself the public opinion that she will prove a musical star of the Ancient City. The following was the procrramme :-Recitations: Misses Lena Nicholas, Enid WilsoD, Maggie Humphreys, May Jones, L. Grosvenor, Nellie Morgan, Maisie Humphreys, Lily Jones, Bessie Morgan, Maggie Hamer, Eva Jones, F. Thomas, May Jones, Llsie Jones, and Miss Facer of Llandmam, Masters Sydney Nicholas, David Nicholas, Reggie Wilffon, Hubert Wilsen and B. J. Owen. Solos: Misses L. Grosvenor, Maisie Humphreys, Mary and Bertha Davies. Choruses and anthems by the Choir, including "Resurrection, and Daughter of Zion." The anthem, "Trembling Soul, was given by special request, and also as a token of sympathy with two members of the United Choir who have lately had bereavements. Miss Facer also favoured us in her usual good style with an effective recitation. Tea was provided in the Mission Room for all visitors free of charge, about 100 partaking. The following ladies assisted with the tea, presided over by Mrs G. Morgan Mrs Evans, Hafren Cottage, Miss Wilson, Penyborfa, Miss Blodwen Jones, Post Office, Mrs and Miss Williams, Rhydfelin. The Choir was under the conductorship of Mr Wilson, Moat Lane, Miss Rosa Thomas presiding at the organ in her usual good style. The collec. tions throughout the day were exceptionally good.

MACHYNLLETH. MALE V OIE. CHOIR.—Owing to other engage- ments the members of the choir have finally decided not to compete at a North Wales Eisteddfod. FINE CATCHES.—On Monday Mr Smith, Ynys- las, landed a salmon of fifteen pounds and another of nine pounds. The next day Mr Jones, Aber- llolwyn, grassed a seventeen pounder. OBITUARY.—After a long illness there passed away on Friday week at his residence, Penybank, Derwenlas, a well-known inhabitant in the person of Mr John Edwards in his sixty-first year. He was a deacon with the Wesleyans, and the chief supporter of the cause at Derwenlas. For a long period of years he had been in the employ of the late Mr R. Owen, timber merchant, as his manager at the sawing mills, and on Mr Owen's demise his services were dispensed with. He was one of the most conscientious and straightforward men in the district. Deceased leaves a widow and several grown up children. Two of his sons emigrated to Canada a few years ago and are doing well. The funeral, which took place at the Cemetery on Tuesday, was largely attended. The officiating minister's were the Revs Evan Isaac, Jacob Pritchard, and J. Hugh Williams.

BETHANY, KERRY. THE Sunday School anniversary was held on Sunday week, the services being conducted by Mr Richard JoneR, Bryntirion. In the afternoon a full congregation assembled and listened appre- ciatively to the following programme: Recita- tions, Alma Bray, Annie Davies, Georg-e Elwyn Pryce, Maud Davies, Elsie Owen, Bryan Kinsey, Mary Kinsey, Muriel Pryce, Katie Owen, and Alice Owen; dialogue, Katie and Alice Cwen solos, Muriel Pryce, Alice Owen, and Miss Ger- trude Pryce. In the evening the chapel was crammed, many failing to get inside. The pro- gramme was both solid and edifying. Recitations were given by Alma Bray, Joice Kinsey, Alice Jones, Alice Owen, Annie Davies, Nigel Davies, Bryan Kinsey, Katie Owen, Muriel Pryce; Joice and Mary Kinsey captivated the audieuci with a beautiful dialogue, entitled, The Hebrew Maid." Solos were rendered by Annie Davies and Aliie Owen; duets, Muriel and Gertrude Pryce, also Gertrude Pryce and W. Corfield, Goitre. The little children sang sweetly under the conductor- ship of Mr R. Pryce, Manilwyd, who must have taken great pains in training them. Mi:"s Nellie Pryce, Manllwyd, presided at the organ. Mr Chapman (the superintendent) having given a brief address, the services were concluded with the Benediction.

Support the Budget! WELSHPOOL LIBERALS AND THE BOROUGH MEMBER. HOW THE RICH ROBBED THE POOR. In my opinion the great landowners of the country have not been using their posi- tion and what they possess ior the public service. They have been using it against the interest of the community." Thus spoke Mr D. J. Jones on Friday night, presiding over a meeting of the Welshpool Liberal Association's Executive. He instanced a great landowner in this neighbourhood, who had a considerable estate left him, and he decided to turn it into a rabbit-warren, and to let all the small holdings go down." The whole neighbourhood suffered, and Mr Jones de- clared that it. is not right for a man to do what he will with his own, if thereby he ruins his neighbour. During the last 200 years more than 7,000,000 acres of common land had been taken from the people, and enclosed generally by people who were al- ready rich. The Royal Commission of 1369 declared that these enclosures were often made without any compensation to the smaller owners it deprived agricultural labourers of ancient rights over the wastes, and disabled the occupants of new cottages from acquiring new rights. I say delib- erately it was robbery of the poor by the rich. The taunt is hurled against us now that this Budget is confiscation and robbery. When I think of a good many things, I might say it is an act of just and merciful restitution." After these strong words, the Executive passed the following resolution unanim- ously :— That this meeting instructs the i Secretary to write Mr Rees to inform him that the Welshpool Liberal Executive strongly support the Budget, and. ice hope our Member will give the Government every support in passing it.

CRICKET. MONTGOMERYSHIRE v. DENBIGHSHIRE. This match was played on Powis Castle Park, Welshpool, on Thursday, and resulted in a one- innings victory for the home toam, for whom Evan Rees again compiled a fine score. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. W E Pryce-Jones b Wilson 12 J LI Roberts sfc Hawke b Wilson i) J A Withers b Wilson 0 Evan Rees b Wilson 71 J Hilton Jones run out 2 F J Walton c Vearsb Mason 29 H Bushel b Veat-s 2 W F Richards b Wilson 10 C L Jones Evans not out 35 A N Powell b Wilson 5 G Owen b Wilson 0 Extras 45 223 DENBIGHSHIRE. First Innings. Second Innings. R Morris c Evans b Owen Ic and b Powell 0 N Years c Richard b Jones Evans 27 b Walton 4 J W Wilson b G Owen 5 not out 10 J H Mason b Owen 14 b Powell () F H Jaggar b J's-Evans 11 b Walton 10 Dr G Calvert b Owen 2 c and b Walton 2 A L Lancaster b Walton 29 c Powell b Walton. 0 J Gifford b Owen 7 e and b Walton 8 E Swainson b Walton 10 b Powell p A Swainson not out 1 b Walton 3 Capt. Hawke absent. 0 absent 0 Extras. 2 Extras 5 109 4S BOWLING ANALYSIS. First InningFi. Second Innings. OMWR O M W R GOwen 13 3 5 42 A N Powell" 8 0 0 34 0*4 1 3 17 C Jones Evans; 5 1 2 30 F J Walton 1021 7 1 6 20 OSWESTRY v. NEWTOWN. Played at Newtown on Saturday, and ended in a draw. The following are the scores:- Oswestry.—A England lbw b Powell 0, S Kirkby c and b Pennington 16. B Gough b Best. 41, P Finchett b Pennington 6, M Parry c PetJ- nington b Best 0, J Cook b Roberts 35, W Kirkby b Roberts 4. L Ellis c and b Roberts 0, J Hampson b Pennington 1, J Graves b Roberts 0, T Berwick not out 3, extras 11, total 117. Newtown.—W Watkin c and b Gougb 7, R M Lloyd b Kirkby 4, F J Best c and b Kirkby 18, H E Breese c England b Gough 0, J L Roberts c Parry b Gcugh 4, A N Powell not out 0, T E Penuington not out 9, extras 7, total (5 wkts) 49 R.W.W. v. MACHYNLLETH. Played at Machynlleth on Saturday. Scores:- Machynlletb.-F J Walton b Owen 8, C L Jones Evans c Owen b Edwards 0, E Jones c Own b Edwatds 6, R H Jones Evans b Owen 0, T Ward b Edwards 3, W Sadleir b Owen 0, E Pryce Evans b Edwards 4, W Williams b Owen 3, W A Evans c Edwards b Evans 9, J Jenkins b Evans 6, R E Morgan not out 0, extras 3 total 42. R W.W.—W E Pryce-Jones c and b Walton 1, W E Owen c Evans b Williams 10, A Edwards run out 4. E Rees b Jones Evans 19, H R Edwards b Williams 0, R E Evans c Jones Evans b Wil- liams 1. T Evans b Jones Evans 1, E R Morris b Jones Evans 5, T J Evans c and b Jones Evans 5, A Jones b Jones Evans 1, C P Challinor not out 2, extras 7; total 56.

To CORRESPONDENTS.—Rev T. J. Roberts: Your letter has arrived too late for insertion in full this week. It will appear in next issue.— J. M.: Your suspicions as to the blue-pencilled papers are not unwarranted. But lie low for a little. Chickens always come home to roost—A long letter on Tithes (in type) is held over.

Smart Wedding at Llanidloes, The marriage of Mr J. E. Mills, son of Mr JWa mills, proprietor of the Railway Ironworks, to Mws Gwendoline Kerr, youngest daughter of Mr James Kerr, of the firm of George, Francis, and Kerr, Ltd. flannel manufacturers, took place at the Parisi* Church on Thursday morning last, and was witnessed by a large number of interested folk. Members of the local company of Territorials, in which the bride- groom holds the rank of Colour-Sergeant, lined the aisle on either side, and after the ceremony they stood on eithe'side of the porch, the bride and bridegroom passing between the ranks under a canopy of crossed bayonets on their way out of church. The bride WM given away by her father, and looked charming in an Empire dress of ivory satin trimmed chiffon. She also wore on her head a Brussels net veil and orange ossoms, and carried a beautiful bouquet of white Th! 8te.Phanot1s the gift of the bridegroom. The bndesmaid Miss Dorothy Davies, niece of the bride, was prettily attired in a dress of embroidered muslin trimmed with rose ribbon, and hat to match. She wore a gold pendant with pearls and emeralds, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr G. F Kerr was h«f.t man. The ceremony was performed by the Vicar the Rev E. O Jones, M.A. The hap/y 7air £ £ ceeded from the church, amid a shower of rice and confetti, to Brynllys, the home of the bride where a reception was held. They left by the 1-50 p.m. tram for Bristol en route for Lynmouth, where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride's travelling- costume was of dark blue cloth. Her hat was of burnt straw trimmed with old rose silk The statien premises were besieged by a large crowd, who gave the young couple a rousing send off. The train left the platform amid a perfect hurricane of noise made by whistles, hooters, bells, and firing. The numerous presents received include a silver tea service from the employes at the Railway Ironworks, a silver- mounted uak tray from the County Schools Past Pupils Association, and a roll-top desk and stool from the Dog Show Committee.

7TH MONTGOMERY AND MERIONETH BATTALIOW ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS. REGIMENTAL ORDERS BY LIEUT.-COL. SIR W. L. NAPIER, BART, Commanding Headquarters, Newtown, 17th July, 1909. ENLISTMENTS. The undermentioned men having enlisted into the Territorial Force on the dates stated against their names, are taken on the strength ot the Battallion, posted to Companies, and allotted Regi- mental numbers as stated against their names :—B Company, Newtown, No. 516, E Garnett, 26th June, 1909; C Company Llanfair, No 517 J Davies, 30 6 09. RE-ENGAGEMENTS.—The Commanding Officer has been pleas-d to approve of No 145 Pte F R Jonea, B Company, having re-engaged to serve a further period of one year. ORDER CANCELLED.—The discharge of No 149 Pte E G Jones, B Company, as stated in para 5, Battalion Orders, dated the 2(5th June, 1909. is cancelled. The appointment of No 10S Pte J Baxter, B Company, as Lance-Corporal is cancelled. APFOITMENT.—The Commanding Officer has been pleased to approve of No 243 Pte E. Woolley, B Co., being appointed Lance-Corpl from the 1st June, 1909. ADVANCE PARTY.-The Advance Part-y for camp will leave on Wednesday, the 21st July, 19U9, as fonows :-Welshpool 9 10 a.m., Montgomery 9 24 a.m., Newtown 9 4G a.m., Llanidloes 10 30 am. Men from Dolgelley and Caersws will travel by ordinary trains at 7 15 and 9 46 a.m., raspectively, joining the through coach at Moat Lane. Men from Towyn and Mahynlleth will travel by ordinary trains leaving at 9 7 and 10 26 a.m., respectively, joining through coach at Builth Road. The Advance Party are due to arrive at Abergavenny about 3 55 p.m. CAMP —All N.C. Officers (except Sergeants) should bring enamel plates and mugs to camp. A. T. C. RUNDLE, Captain. Adjutant 7fch Bittalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers COMPANY ORDERS. B COMPANY. PARADES.—B Company, with the band and buglers, wi!l parade on Wednesday next, the 21st July, 1909, at 7 30 p.m. Dress Drill order, khaki, no bayonets to be worn. ENTRAINING.—The detachment at Newtown will parade at the Armoury Headquarters at 9 45 a.m. on Saturday, the 24th July, 1909, and march to the Railway Station to entrain for Camp. Dress as laid down in Battalion Camp Orders. KIT BACS.The kit bags of all members proceed- ing to camp must be taken to the Armoury between I the hours or 8 p.m. and 10 p.m on Friday, the 23rd July, 19'09. Each member must mark his bag dis- tinctly with his Regimental number, rank and naine. company and corp3. Unless this is done, they wilt not be taken in. h member mast bring to camp in his kit bag a change of clothing, one pair of service pattern boots, one pair of canvas shoes. tunic, blue trousers, blue cap, shaving material, boot and hair brushes, knife, fork, spoon, enamel plate and mug, soap and cleaning material. All N.C.O.'s will bring pocket book and pencil, and field glasses if in possession, and all mem- bers must have their hair cut before proceeding to camp. Signed, R. W. ARBUTHNOT, Captain, Commanding B Coy, 7th Batt., R.W. Fusiliers. C COMPANY. THE Company will parade at the Armoury at 8-30 a.m. on Saturday, 2 ith inst. Dress: Marching order, coats rolled on belt, no brown boots to be worn. Kit bags to be brought to the Armoury not later than 10 p.m. Friday, 23rd. No private bags or boxes will be taken. (Signed) W. J. CORBETT-WINDER, Capt., Commanding 0 Co.. 7t'i R W-P

WELSHPOOL GRAMMAR SCHOOL PREPARATIONS for the University Locals* JL Preceptors, Public Schools, Shorthand Certificate, and Civil Service Examinations. OVER 100 PASSES during the last five years in the above Examinations. Thirty Shorthand Certificates gained since 1893. CAMBRIDGE LOCALS. ALL PASSED. HONOTTRS. RESIDENT MASTER, UNIVERSITY GRADUATE. Cambridge Local Examination Class now forming Comfortable Home for Boarders. Moderate Terms iS7 T. F. HILES, Head Master. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES, ABERYSTWYTH (One of the Constituent Colleges of the University of Wales). President: The Right Hon. Lord Rendel. Principal: T. F.Roberts, M.A. (Oxon) LL.D. (Vict) STUDENTS are prepared for Degrees in Arts, S Science (including the applied Science of Agriculture), Law and Music. Sessional Com- position Fee, .£10, with additional Laboratory Fees for Science Students. Registration Fee .£1. Men Students reside in Registered Lodgings in the town, or at the Men's Hostel. Warden Prof. J.W. Marshall, M.A. Women Students reside in the Alexandra Hall of Residence for Women. Warden Miss E. A. Fewings. For full particulars respecting the General Arts and Science Departments, the Law, Agriculture, and Day Training Departments, the Department for the Training of Secondary Teachers &.nd the Hostels, apply to J. H. DAVIES, M.A., Registrar. A SURE AND PERMANENT CURE for Broken-Winded Horses. An Invaluable Remedy, made up from a never-failing recipe.— A.pply to Frrier," Express Office, Newtown. NOTICE. WE HAVE TAKEN OVER THE BUSINESS, OF BACON AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, which was carried on by the late Mr Thomas Humphreys in the Markets of NEWTOWN and WELSHPOOL, Whitchurch and Wrexham and shall be known as HUMPHREYS BROS. FRANK HUMPHREYS, WALTER HUMPHREYS. COMMERCIAL STREET MONUMENTAL WORKS, NEWTOWN, MORRIS BROS., Monumental Masons, Sculptors & Engravers, Are prepared to execute Work in Marble, Granite, Stone, and Slate, in the very best style at low prices. Designs and Price Lit on Application. 1 Artificial Wreaths a Speciality.