The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

MACHYNLLETH. CHURCH very strong muster of the local Terriers fell in at the Armoury, on Sun- day, for church parade, and Surg.-Lieut. Williams and Sergt.-Inst. Holley were in command. The lnen (upwards of 35) presented a very smart ap- pearance, and the church (St. Mary's) was fall. The Rector conducted the service and preached a stirring sermon.

CAERSWS. A SNAKE.—A magnificent specimen of an ordinary common green snake has been found and filled by firemen engaged in the "Field" at •Moat Lane station. This reptile was nearly three feet in length and fully three inches in circum- ference. Unfortunately this fine fellow was dis- covered just too late to be entered for Kerry Show.

WELSHPOOL. FOR Red Star Binder Twine, Waggon Ropes, all Reaper Fittings, Machinery Oil, etc., go to William Thomas, Ironmonger, Welshpool.—Advt. MONDAY'S MARKET PRicgs -Butter (retail) lid. to Is. per lb. Hen eggs, 12 for Is. Chickens, 3s. to 5s. per couple. Ducks, 3s. 6d. to 4s. 9d. per couple. THic GASSY STREET.—The local Gas Company has written a letter to the Corporation stating that the escape of gas in Broad-street has been remedied. LEVELLING Up.i.Phe Borough Surveyor (Mr George Snook) has been instructed to prepare an estimate of the cost of concreting the Market Square to a level with the floor of the market. LAST MONDAY'S FAIR. Dealers and other buyers found a large supply of stock in the Smith- field. Prime fat beef did not realise quite up to recent quotations, the lighter weights making 7d per lb. Cows and calves exchanged hands at advancedpriees, and there was a good demand for stores. There was but little demand for mutton. Store pigs wore down, but porks were. readily dis- posed of at good prices. PERSONAL.—The Countess of Powis arrived at Welshpool from London, last Monday afternoon; she was met at the railway station by Lord Clive, who is home on his holidays from Eton, Earlier in the day, the Earl left Powis Castle for York- shire, to shoot grouse with Sir Powlett Milbank, who was' a guest at Powis Castle last winter. Lord Powis retutned to his Castle at the end of the week, and yesterday morning read the lessons at Christ Church. THE MINIMUM WAGE. — Hitherto the Sca- vengers have been the lowest paid servants of the Corporation, although some contend that the men who empty refuse bins are quite as useful to the commuoity as those who fill them. But the Town Council decided last Thursday that it was willing (on the recommendation of the Finance, Tolls, and Rents Committee) to give a caretaker of the Brook-street Recreation Ground 6/- a week. And the Corporation is now advertizing for a caretaker of recreation grounds in Brook-street and Puzzle- square at the same inclusive salary. THE GUILSFIELD OVERSEER. The Borough Finaucd Committe received this month a letter from Mr T. W. Davies, High-street, the assistant overseer and rate collector for the parish of Guils- field, applying at the request of the District Auditor, for a consolidation of his salary, travel- ing allowances, &c. (excepting allowance for pre- paring Snew valuation list) which, on an average for the last ten years, amounted to S,33 19s 63. On the motion of Councillor J. Pryce Jones, seconded by Councillor Jenkins, it was recom- mended, and the Council agreed, that in future Mr Davies be paid an inclusive salary (except as above mentioned) of J640 a year. "LAND OF THE FREE".—The following ar amongst the terms and conditions" of a loca estate owner for letting a house, buildings, and garden"—" The tenant to pay such annual rent as shall be agreed on, quarterly, in advance The tenaut, at his own expense, to keep the inside of the houses, outbuildings, and the glazing of the windows thereof, and all fixtures therein, in good and tenantable order and repair, and in such good and tenantable repair to deliver up the same to the landlord, his heirs or assigns, at the end of tenancy The tenant not to take lodgers without the written license of the landlord or his agent." THE EARLY BIRDS, &c.-Three watchers were on duty at the early hour of 3.40 a.m. last Friday, guarding the Earl of Powis's game preserves by Bronybuckley wood. The sequel was told later in the day at the Severn-street Police Court be- fore Mr Joseph H. Davies. John Bellaby (29), a local spottsman, living in Brewery yard, came on the scene in custody, because Head Gamekeeper John Watkin charged him under the Night Poaching Act. Mr. G. R. D. Harrison, solicitor, for the prosecution, said he would only offer enough evidence to justify a remand, which Mr Joseph Davies granted until the Boroough Sessions to-morrow (Tuesday). Under keeper George Bald win. said that he, Headkeeper Watkin, and Police-constable T. C. Jones were watching in a field above Bronybuckley wood, when he saw two men about five yards from the hedge. He gave chase, followed by the Head keeper and the Police-constable. The men dropped two bags, which held twelve rabbits and a field net. Bellaby was caught, but his companion escaped. WELSHPOOL'S LATEST WoE.-The fear that .rT? VV elshpool may cease to tie an assize-town was one of the reasons, which caused the Borough Council to go into committee last Thursday, so that they could talk it over in private. An announcement had been published that the winter assizes for the counties of Montgomeryshire, Merioneth, Denbigh and Flint, will be centred at Ruthin. The Cor- poration decided to beg the Privy Council to alter this decision, and the Mayor (Dr R. D. Thomas), Ald. G. D. Harrison, and the Town Clerk (Mr C, P. Yearsley) were appointed to draw up the petition. Alderman Harrison, who is CJerk of the Peace for Montgomeryshire, was unable to be present at Thursday's meeting, so that the Coun- cil, in its discussion, lacked the benefit of his views. Interviewed, however, last Saturday by an Express" man, Mr Harrison did not take a gloomy view of the situation without receiving further information than is at present forthcom- ing. He himself had received no intimation of any changes, and has suggested that the Town Clerk should write to his London agents in order to get detailed and authoritative information before taking steps to petition Privy Council. Is THE CROSS PUMP PRETTY, AND WHAT'S THE USE OF THE COUNCIL ?—These questions were sug- gested by obitei- dicta, which fell from the lips of tjhe Mayor and Town Council at last Thursday's Council meeting. Councillor William Humphreys voiced a suggestion that signboards be placed on the Cross Pump to guide motorists, who now stopped on the Cross to inquire the road to Bar- mouth or Aberystwyth. It would not be much of an expense to the Council, added Mr Humphreys reassuringly, to put up about four little signs.—Councillor Pryce Jones I second that. It's a source of danger as well.—The Mayor: It's a pity the matter was not brought before the committee.—Mr Humphreys: It was onlvtoldme yesterday.—TheMayor: Itisadvisable to bring all these matters before the ccmmittte, because you make use of the Council for a purpose for which it is nut intended.—The Town Clerk (Mr C. P. Yearsley): Bring it on at the Highways Committee.—Councillor Pryee Jones moved that power to act be given to Mr Humphreys and Mr Wyke and Mr Eddowes. (Councillor Humphreys had remarked that Mr Eddowes knew every road in the city).—Alderman Wyke: And the Mayor.— The Town Clerk: The Cross Pump is very pretty at present (smiles).—Councillor Humphreys I think it is very necessary.—The Town Clerk: It is very pretty.—The Mayor inquired would they put the signs on the Cross Pump or in Berriew-road.— Councillor Humphreys: They seem to stop at the Cross—Councillor T. J. Evans: They will stop oftener, when they see the signs!—Alderman Wyke: I propose it be deferred to the committee meeting. Councillor Richard Jenkins secondel, and it was approved. A POWYSLAND PENELOPE.—The lady in classical mythology, who caused much heart- burning amongst her admirers, has in one respect a 20th century counterpart in the borough of Pool. This modern maiden had been carrying on a course of nature-study up and down the lanes and paths of Powysland in the company of a young swain, who, for the time being, found favour in her, eyes. However, it came to pass unax sne aaopteci another tutor and with him she explored the summit of the Red Bank one evening last week. And it also came to pass that her first love searched high and low for her. They met, four of them-he and she, the disconsolate young lover, and his second. One word led to another. The maid, inno- cent cause of all the heart-burning, at- tempted to part the two gallants. She even screamed. But all in vain. Words became blows. None but the brave deserved the fair. For the time being the battle on the Red Bank loomed larger in the mind's eye than even the historic stand which bold Carac- tacus made on the neighbouring heights of the Breidden against the alien invader. But at last the discarded gallant blacked the eye of his rival, the dark Romeo. Honours were easy.

SCOETTS.-Machynlleth brigade are busy going through their drills. and the neighbouring hills lend themselves as ideal hunting grounds. The lads present a very smart appearance in their outfits. Z&l £ 500 in prize money spells the character of the Oswestry District Agricultural Society's Show fixed for Thursday, September 16th. Of its kind this is one of the most attractive annual exhibi- tions within convenient reach of Montgomeryshire people, and we can undertake to say that this year they will enjoy an unusually firle display.

MACHYNLLETH. MR GRIFFITHS, the district auditor, attended at the Urban District Council offices on Wednes- day, and audited the accounts of the council. STORM.—A heavy storm of thunder and lightning, accompanied by heavy rain, passed over the district early on Monday morning. No damage is reported. SUB-LETTING THE DEER.- Yiscunt Castlereagh, M.P., has this season sub-let the Duke of Suther- land's deer forest of Kinlock, of which he is joint lessee with Captain Harold Brassey. THE UNBIDDEN GUESTS.—A flutter has been caused in London Society" circles by two individuals, a mother and her daughter, who have been attending weddings, receptions, and other functions without receiving an invitation. They appeared at Londonderry House at a reception given by Lady Londonderry early this year. But hostesses have now made arrangements to prevent such intrusions in future. Their difficulty has been that they do not know all their guests per- sonally, but it is suggested that hostesses should send a small invitation card to be presented at the door whenever they give entertainments on a large scale. Indeed, several people invariably take their cards with them. Some years ago a lady well known in the social world went to a ball given by a great lady, who approached the guests and said, I never invited you to my party." Thereupon the lady triumphantly produced the invitation card. which she handed to the hostess, and at once left the house. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. — The adjourned ordinary meeting of the Council was held at the Town Hall on Monday, when the following were present: Mr J. Pugh (chairman), Messrs T. Parsons, R. Gillart, E. Breese, D. Smith, W. Sadleir, R. Ll. Jones, J. Micah, E. Jones, E. Morgan, Dr Williams, Dr A. O. Davies (medical officer), and Mr David Thomas (surveyor), Mr E. Gillart (clerk), and Mr J. R. Leighton (deputy clerk).—The Clerk reported that the bye-laws relating to the Commons bad been confirmed by the Local Government Board and copies were dis- tributed to the Councillors present.—Permission was granted to the Show Committee for the use of the water cart on the show day. The Clerk reported the result of the appeal against the rating on the sewage disposal works which had been reduced by one-half. The question of relaying the old Garshion Sewer was deferred for the present. The question of the bad condition of the approaches of the Council School through New- street was considered and a Committee was appointed to inspect the street and report to the next Council meeting. The Surveyor reported that Edward Hughes, one of the roadmen bad re- signed on account of old age, and the question of aDDointintr a permanent man in his place is to be considered at the next meeting. The Medical Officer reported the existence of a nuisance at the cottage in Court No 2, occupied by Thomas Jones, and the Council directed the necessary steps to ba taken to remedy the matter. The following resolution was passed concerning the Mawddwy Railway:—"That this Council having considered the proposed arrangement for the reconstruction and working of the Mawddwy Railway as a Light Railway under the Light Railways Act, 1896, agree to advance to the Mawddwy Railway Com- pany a sum not exceeding J6500, and to take from the said Company as security for the said, advance 3 per cent debenture stock, and that the necessary application to the Light Railway Commissioners under Section 3 (2) (a) of the Light Railways Act, 1896, be made accordingly Winners at Towyn Show on Wednesday included Mr D. Gillart, 1st for fox terrier bitch Mr Llew. V. Evans, Gellilydan, 2nd for Welsh terrier dog and 3rd for dog or bitch under 25 lbs. weight and Mr W. C. Robinson, Goat Inn, 2nd for Game. AN IMPASSABLE ROAD.-Many complaints have been made respecting the bad state of the Talywern end of the Darowen-road. In a report to the Rural District Council, the Surveyor stated that a part of the road was impassable, and that use was being made of a private road leading through a field occupied by Mr Richard Lloyd. He further pointed out, however, that if money was spent in the repair of the public road, he did not think it would be used, owing to its steepness. He suggested that no ac- tion should be taken until a formal request be made from the residents in the parish of Darowen that the road should be put in a proper state of repair. ROAD OBSTRUCTED.—Recently railings and a gateway have beeh erected across a road- way that is a short cut from Darowen to Penrhos Mawr road towards the bridge near Forge Hamlet, and much inconvenience has been caused to those who have frequently used it, and especially those coming from the parish of Uwchygarreg. The Surveyor to the Rural District Council has asked Mr Morgan, of Penrhos Mawr, to remove the obstruction, but was informed that he was directed by the landlord, Mr Bonsall, to put it up, and it could not be taken down without his permission. In respcet to this matter the Council have deferred action. NOT AN IDEAL HOME.—Mr Richard Wil- liams, sanitary inspector inspector to the Rural District Council, has brought to no- tice another place that is in a bad sanitary condition, this being Ralltgoch Cottages, where a, young married couple live with two children. The cottage has no opening in the kitchen window, and the only bed- room contains so small a window that the room is dark and cannot be adequately ven- tilated. The inspector urges that something should be done to immediately improve the ventilation. He told the members of the Council that a notice had been served on the owner, but it had not been complied with. THE MAWDDWY RAILWAY.—At the last meeting of the Rural District Council, on the proposition of Mr M. E. Francis, second- ed by Mr John Edwards, Penegroes, the following resolution was passed in respect to the Dinas Mawddwy Railway, and in accordance to the Light Railway Act, 1896:- That this Council, having considered the proposed arrangement for the reconstruc- tion and working of the Mawddwy Railway as a light railway under the Light Railways Act, 1896, agree to advance to the Mawddwy Railway Company a sum not exceeding £600, and to take from the said Company as security for the said advance 3 per cent. debenture stock, and that the necessary ap- plication to the Light Railway Commission- ers under Section 3 (2) (a) of the Light Rail- ways Act, 1896, be made accordingly. MESSRS GILLART AND SONS conducted on Friday a very successful sale of valuable building sites at Aberdovey Hall. In his opening remarks, Mr David Gillart said the sale of that estate opened out before them a very pleasing prospect of the future growth of the town along the natural lines of its development, and those who were acquainted with the neighbourhood fairly well knew how keenly the bringing of this property into the market had been looked forward to. In order to gratify the demand for building sites and give all the facilities possible, with that end in view, the vendors decided to divide the estate into plots of various sizes for building purposes. Had they so desired, they could have offered the property in one lot, with good prospects of success. If that were done, however, their chance of buying a building plot there would probably be lost. The vendors had therefore preferred to sell in small lots, and he felt sure they appre- ciated the opportunity thus given them to buy that land for building purposes in suit- ably sized plots. There were twenty such pieces each one of them capable of carrying at least two houses, and some of the larger pieces would afford room for several houses —in terraces or otherwise. Practically every convenience that could be desired in a sea- side building estate was here met with. They knew the demand there was in Aberdovey for building sites, and how scarce were good sites situate close to the town. The fact that building land was so much sought for there spoke well for the future; and at a time when many seaside places were either at a standstill or actually losing ground it was a ■xTdT\T 't>l{">{)mt> and a very reassurinfir sicn. It wanted no prophet to see Aberdovey was likely to do well in the near future. The place was continually gaining in popularity, and that sale offered splendid opportunities for the profitable employment of capital, with bright prospects for an increase in value in time to come.

BERRIEW. DAVID JONES and SON, High-street, Welshpool, are noted for pure Indian and Ceylon Teas and delicious Home Cured Hams and Bacons.— [Advt.

KERRY FLORAL FETE. J Well Patronized Event. 1 The charmingly picturesque village of Kerry at least once a year is aroused from its usual restfulness and quietude, and is the scene of much animation. The occasion is that of the annual flower show and sports. Hundreds of people from the surrounding towns and villages wend their way to the "little place on the hill," and enliven it with their presence. Generally the spectacle is one of gaiety the day is given up as a holiday, and it is enjoyed to the full, especially by those who toil on the many farms in the district. The people gave way to waves of excitement caused by the various events, and all are enthusi- astic and popularise the victors. Similar scenes were observed on Saturday at the Pant Meadow, in which the sixteenth an- nual show was held, a show which, taking all things into consideration, eclipsed all those held in previous years. The field was laid out in the usual manner. An arena was formed at the foot of sloping ground, from which the visitors could obtain an uninterrupted view of the events, and un- der the large and shady trees found amole shelter from the many showers during the afternoon. A large marquee was erected for the exhibits. This contained a con- tinuous throng of people, who found no end of interest in the exquisite flowers and the admirable specimens of vegetables and other things which were set to view. The exhibits were of a remarkably good quality, considering the unfavourable weather that his prevailed during the summer. The judges were loud in praise of everything. All exhibits gave evidence of the great care that had been taken in their culture, and proved that good advantage had been made of the experience gained by the ex- hibitors in previous Years. In the floral sections the sweet peas were the chief at- traction, both the collections shown by non-contestants for prizes such as those by Mr J. Swain and Mr F. Watkins, seeds- men and by Mr G. D. Harrison's gardener, Mr J. Trow, Brynllywarch Hall, and those by amateur gardeners. The exhibits of sweet peas by Mr W. J. Jones, School-lane Newtown, were also greatly admired. This cottage gardener, it will be remembered, took twenty-seven first and eight second prizes at Llanfair Show. At this show he gained four first for collections of flowers. also tnree nrsis, one second and a third in prizes in everything for T(-hich he en- tered. This is very creditable. Some specially good apples for baking purposes were shown, and vegetables generally were of an exceptionally good standard. Regarding the sports, the events were attractive, providing both excitement and amusement. The military events for the local yeomanry evoked special interest The yeomen proved to be skilled cavalry- men, and their tent-pegging was quiet as cleverly managed as regular cavalry. The Balaclava melee was was a new event for the sports. The troopers entered into it with zest, and provided a grand spectacle for the visitors. Besides this amusement was provided by side-shows, and by the Newtown Silver Band, who had also played a good programme of music during the af- ternoon. At the close of the events, Miss Poundley presented the prizes. For under- taking the pleasant task, hearty cheers were given her. The utmost credit is reflected upon the committee, of which Mr j E. Poundlev J.P., is president, and Mr S- M. Breeze, the secretary, for the admirable arrange- ments made and the success which attended the show. The officials were i-Chairman of com- mittee, Mr J. W. Poundley hon. treas- urer, Mr S. Sylvester secretary, \jr s M. Breeze. Judges: Horticultural exhibits, Messrs J. Lambert, Powis Castle Gardens, and W. Roth well, Leighton Gardens; cottagers' gardens, Mr E. Jones, Rhiewport, Berriew- farm produce, Messrs E. H. Morris, Chir- bury, and R. Jones, Pexitre, Churchstoke; L eggs, butter, cheese, and dressed poultry, Mrs Bason, Hem, Forden, and Mrs Macqueen, Tanyrallt, Welshpool wild flowers, Mrs G. D. Harrison and :Miss L. Poundley. Stewards: Rev T. Phillips, Messrs J M. Milnes, W. Morris, O. S. Bowen, T Brown, J. Trow, J. Owen, and J. Morgan Sports' officials: Judges, foot races and tug-of-war, Messrs W. G. Cottle and Breese Ford starter, Mr J. Miller, The Cnnrf Abermule referee, Mr F. W. Cooke '• judges of yeomanry events and noriv „nrJ galloway races, Ma}or F. J. WALTON r™. llecoedeog, Aberangel, and Captain' G R D. Harrison, Brynllywarch Hall TTprrv • clerk of the scales, Mr F. W. Watohorn' M.R.C.V.S. atcnorn, SPORTS RESULTS. B1 Kiniyfi; 220 yards handicap (local)-—! -IT- Cross, 2 R. P. Bebb, 3 H. Morgan 120 yards' handicap (open)-l N. O. Ed- wards, Newtown N.E., 2 T. p Griffiths, Sparkhill Harriers, 3 D. N. Hughes 60 yards' women's thread the needle race —1 Mrs Jones, 2 Mrs Gwilt, 6 race 100 yards' egg and spoon race fnr Kb.1 M' Morgan'2 AUce 440 yards' handicap (open)- i T. p Griffiths, Sparkhill Harriers., 2 Q H "Rnr' gess, Salopian C. and A.C., 3 D. N* 5" ^es 100 yards' sack race for boys (local') 1 B. Kmsey, 2 J. Oliver, 3 Charlie Wilson One mile handicap (open)-l F. L. Smith, Newtown Harriers, 2 W. Harris 3 G h' Burgess. Tug-of-war—Keen rivalry was shown by the contesting teams in this event In the tSeeam S CeWoed lgat the Cambrian ?rn be^ Polfor hearts of Oak. The final between Cefnycoed and Sarn was l?ni°ngeiStrUggle-byieach team for su- premacy. Hemmed m by a crowd of en- thusiastic spectators, the men grimly strained on ropes for nearly a quap+gj. 0f an hour m the last pull. Cefnycoed proved WrlJSfSeSS t1h\Bnen who could endure the longest, and thus won. Sarn's defeat was no disgrace. MOUNTED EVENTS. One mile pony race (open), f,)r ponies u hands an dunder—1 Mr H. I^udce Mer- maid, Welshpool, Mystery," 2 Mr H Green, Lion Hotel, Leintwardiue, "Jack." One mile galloway race (opeij)-Li j;# °-T Rogers, Ellesmere, 2 Mr w Rudee' Wfjshpool, Mystery," 3 MR H". Rudgel Make-em-busy." Balaclava melee (opened to members of M.I. Yeomanry)—1 Sergt. T. Howell's team, Kerry, 2 Corporal H. Jones team Kerrv o len\ Paging—1 H. Jones, J;/ Corfieid, 3 Sergt T. Howell s. COTTAGERS. I Collection of uegetsbles-1, A Miles Caeshin- kin' 2, J Morgan, Red House, Kerry. Carrots-I, A Mills 2, R Evans, BDot Cottage, Kerry. Scarlet Runners-(9 pods), 1, IV. Davies Springfields, Kerry 2, Thomas Brown, Kerrv. Kidney beans—1. W Davies 2, J Morgan, Red House. Potatoes (early)-l. R Evans 2, J Morgan. Broad beapr,-I, J Morgan 2, R Evans. Peas-l, J Morgan; 2, R Evaris. Onions (spring)-l. A Mills; 2, D Humphreys, village. Parsnips—1, T Morgan 2, A Mills. Beet—1, S Breese; 2, J Morgan. Potatoes (late)-I, T Brown, Kerry- 2, R Evans Turnips—1, C H Ridding; 2 W Morris, Kerry Cabbage (red)-I, J Morgan; 2, T Brown, Kerry. Cabbage (white)-I, A Mills 2, R Evans. Cauliflower-I, J Morgan 2, A Millt. Collection of potatoes—1, J Morgan 2, W Morris. Celery—1, A Mills 2, R Evans. Shallots—1, W Davies; 2, W Morris. Leeks—1, J Morgan 2, T Brown. Potatoes (coloured)-l, W Morris 2, W Davies Vegetable marrow—1, Thomas Brown. Lettuce—1, T Morgan; 2, T 3rown. Collection of garden herbs—1, Thos. Brown. 2, Morris. FRUIT. A Apples (dessert)—1, W Davies; 2, J Morgan, Red House. Apples (kitchen)—1, W Davies; 2, J Morgan, Bed House. Gooseberries—1, W. Davies 2, S Breese. CUT FLOWERS. Asters-I, J Morgan; 2. T Brown. Dahlias-I, T. Brown 2, J Morgan. Sweet Peas—1. J Morgan 2, S Breese. stodm-l, R Evans; 2, W Morris. Perennials-I, W .Morris; 2, J Morgan. Annuals-I, W Morris; 2, Ttomas Brown. Collection of window plants—1, Mrs Gwilt, Red House, Kerry 2, J. Morgan. DIVISION 2. Collection of vegetables—1, 0 S Bowen, New Inn, Kerry; 2. John Davies, Malthouse, Kerry. Cabbage (white)-I, H Watkins, Cefncaled 2, Fred Watkins, Kerry village. Cabbage (red)-I, 0 S Bowen Potatoes (early)- 1, C Burn-callender; 2, Miss Andrew, Kerry. Orions (spring)-I. 0 S Bowen; 2, J Davies. Shsllots-1, 0 S Bowen; 2, Miss Andrew. Leeks—1, 0 S Bowen; 2, J Davies. Garden Turnips—1, C Burn-Callender; 2, J Davies. Peas-J, Fred Watkins; 2, C Burn-Callender. Potatoes (late)—1, Miss Andrew; 2, J Davies. Beans Broad—1st O. S. Bowen, 2nd J. Davies. Beans (Scarlett Runner)—1st O. S. Bowen, 2nd J. Davies. Kidney Beans-Ist O. S. Bowen, 2nd J, Davies. Carrots-J. Davies, 2nd Miss Andrew. Potatos Coloured—1st F. Watkin, 2nd O. S. Bowen. Parsnips—1st J. Davies, 2nd O. S. Bowen. Celery—1st J. Davies, 2nd O. S. Bowen. Coulifiower-lst O. S. Bowen, 2nd J. M. Milnes. Beet-1st J. Davies, 2nd O. S. Bowen. Collection of Patatoes—1st J. Davies, 2nd Miss Andrew. Vegetable Marrow—1st O. S. Bowen. Cucumber—1st O. S. Bowen. Lettuce—1st C. Burn Callender, 2nd F. Watkin. Apples (Dessert) 1st O. S. Bowen, 2nd:R. E. Watkins, Hollies, Kerry. figApples (Kitchen) 1st O. S. Bowen, 2nd C. Alderson. Pears (Dessert) 1st Miss Andrew, 2nd Mrs. Cound, Twll, Kerry. Goseberries-1st O. S. Bowen, 2nd J. M.JMilne, Sweet Peas—1st Fred Watkin, 2nd J. Davies. Asters—1st O. S. Bowen, 2nd F. Watkins. Dahlias—1st F. Watkin, 2nd O. S. Bowen. Stocks-Ist Miss Andrew, 2nd O. S. Bowen. Pensnnials-lst O. S. Bowen, 2nd Miss Andrew. Annuals—1st Fred Watkins, 2nd Mies Andrew. Collection of Window Plants—1st O. S. Bowen, 2nd J. Davies. FARM PRODUCE. Wheat (White)-lst C Aldderson, Glanmiheli, 2nd J. Davies, Red Gwenthrew, Sarn. Wheat (Ped)-ist M Davies, 2nd W Davies, Maenllwydd, Abermule. Barley-lot J Venables, Penygelly, Kerry, 2nd W. Davies. White (Oats)—1st J. Venables, 2nd T. Evans, Bflhaillon, Sarn. Black oats—1 T Evans, 2 H Watkins, Cefncaled, Kerry. Turnips—1 Mrs Howells, 2 C Alderson. Turnip swede-l H Watkins, 2 C Alderson. Mangold wurzel (red)-l 0 S Bowen, 2 F Watkins. Mangold wurzel (yellow)—1 W Davies, 2 J Davies. POULTRY. Couple of fowls drecsed—1 H WAtkins, 2 Miss E Morgan, Cefngwyn, Kerry. Couple of ducks dressed—1 Miss E Morgan, 2 Mrs Passant, Windy Hall, Kerry. Butter (fresh)—1 Mrs Howelle, Gilfach, Kerry, 2 0 S Bowen and Miss Lewis, Kerry (equal). 12 Hens eggs (white)—1 Miss W Lewis, 2 Mrs Watkins, Cefncaled, Kerry. 12 Hens eggs (brown)—1 0 S Bowen, 2 Miss Morgan, Cefngwyn, Kerry. DIVISION IV.—WILD FLOWERS. Best arrangement of wild flowers for children under 14 years of age—1 Miss G Humphreys, Kerry, 2 Miss M Jones, Grove Place, Kerry, 3 G Vaughan, New Inn, Kerry. For best arrangement of wild flowers for children under 7 years of age-l Miss L Vaughan, Kerry, 2 Miss J Watkins, Kerry. SPECIAL PRIZES. For best dish of cooked potatoes—1 Mrs W Davies, 2 Mrs S Breeze, Kerry, 3 Mrs Gwilt. For the best loaf of home-made bread—1 Mrs A Mills, 2 Mrs W Morris, 3 Mrs Mantle, Shopbach, Kerry. Best cottager's garden—1 John Morgan, 2 T Brown, 3 W Morris, Kerry. For the cleanest and best cropped garden—1 J Morgan, lnarrows, Sarn, 2 W Ridding, Corner Shop, Sarn. INDUSTRIAL CLASSES. For the best girl's chemise (the work of a scholar attending the Sarn National School, over 12 years of age)—1 Katie Ridding, 2 Annie Webster, 3 Ethel Perkins. Eor the best pair of men s socks, knitted by a scholar attending Kerry school 1 Gertie Humphreys, 2 A Williams, Llwynrhydd, 3 Ethel Davies, Little Penygelly, Kerry. For tbe best water c«lour drawing of a bunch of sweet peas, the work of a scholar attending Kerry Boys School-2 Noel Pryce Davies, 3 P Rowlands, Krrv. DIVISION V—.—OPEN CLASSES. Six bunches of sweet peas-1 Miss Harrison, Fron Llwyd, Wolshpool. Six bunches of perennials-1 0 S Bowen, 2 W H Jonee, Newtown. Plate of cooking apples—1 W H J ones, 2 Mrs Cound. r, n o Six bunches of annuals—1 W H Jones, 2, u & Bowen. ,r Collection of vegetables (prize given by Messrs Sutton)-1 W H Jones, 2 T H Pugh, Newtown. Collection of vegetables—Prize given by Clio brans. 1 W. H. Jones, 2 G. D. Harrison, Welsh- collection of Vegetables—given by Messrs Webb and Son. 1 W. H. Jones, 2 T. H. Pugh. Sweet Peas-given by John Swain, Newtown. 1 G. D. Harrison, 2 Miss F. Owen, Kerry, 3 W, H. Jones. Best and Second Best Collection of Vegetables— given by Messrs Daniel and Bros. 1 W. H. Jones. Sweet Peas-given by Mr F. Watkins. 1 W. H. Jones, 2 W. Tallis, Pool-road, Newtown. During the evening the adjudicator gave two solos entitled Glorious Devon" and "Three for Jack" and was much appreciated by the large audience which assembled. The accompanist was Mr J. Johnson, Newtown, and the Musical Com- mittee Messrs T. Howell, J. Johnson and F. Watkins. "1 A stand was fixed in the middle or tne arena ior the musical portion of the programme. Punctu- allo at the time appointed, the Male Voice Com- petition commenced. The test piece was "The Summer" (Yr Haf), Gwilym Gwent. Unfortu- natfilv onlv one choir entered and that was Bettws United, conducted by Mr H. Griffiths. The adjudicator, Mr H. R. Humphreys, Machynlleth, complimented the conductor on the way in which he kept the choir under control. The voices, he said,were very good. and good balanced, and the singing was very creditable. If it was a £ 10 prize the choir was quite deserving of it (cheers). There were nine entries in for the challenge solo The prize was awarded to Baritone," and second prize to Mr Norman Edwards, Newtown.

NEWTOWN v. R.W.W. Plaved on the former's ground and ended in a draw much in favour of the Town Club. Scores: NEWTOWN. W R Shaw c Evans b Scott-Owen. 36 A N Powell b W Owen 12 J F Best b More C H Woosnam run out J LI Roberts run out M Woosnam not out W F Richards not out Extras 12 Total for 5 wickets 177 R.W.W. A L Scott-Owen b Powell 4 W E Pryce-Jones b Powell. 1 W E Owen c Best b Powell 0 E Rees c Best b Wilson-Jones 2 G N Owen 0 Watkins b Wilson-Jones 12 G More c and b Shaw 24 A Edwards b Shaw H R Edwards b Shaw 3 R E Evans not out 3 T Evans b Shaw R T Evans not out 0 Extras 3 Total for 9 wickets 54

LLANIDLOES. LONG Briiivicic.-Sergt. T. Batten, 1st Battalion Hereford Regiment (Territorials) who is employed in business at Llanidloes, was recently presented with the silver medal for long service as a volunteer. In all he has served 24 years as a volunteer and territorial. The presentation of the medal is interesting in that itis one of the last to be issued to men who served in the old volunteer service- REFRESHING RAIN.-Farmers in the locality have welcomed the rain that has fallen during the week for the prolonged hot and dry weather was preventing fiesh grass springing up after the hay harvest and thus causing a shortage of grass for cattle. Now new grass is quickly appearing as the result of refreshing ram, which is also swelling the corn, thereby making it in a bettor condition for harvesting. ANOTHER BENEDICT .'—Deep interest was evinced m the wedding, which took place at Mr §r?r S uap ° £ F"day morning, when Mr William Henry Evans, Red House, Dol- wen, was bound m the bonds of holy matri- Tat rpMlTss Mary Lewis, Cefnfaes, daughter «T* Lewis, Castell, near Llanidloes Miss Mary Woosencroft attended as brides- maid, and Mr Richard Evans as groomsman. The Rev B. T. Davies officiated. SHEPHERDS' W ARNING.-There is an old adage, A rainbow at night is the shep- herds delight a rainbow in the morning is the shepherd's warning." On Saturday morning, between half-past seven and eight o'clock, a rainbow was visible in the western sky above Penybank Hill, and it was looked upon with interest by residents who were early astir in the town, for there was no sign of rain in the vicinity. Whatever be the warning to shepherds, little was thought by those who observed it, so entranced were they with the admirable manner in which the rainbow enhanced the usual grandeur of the scenery. EXCURSIONIsTs.-On Thursday a large number of residents availed themselves of the opportunity offered them by a cheap excursion arranged by the Cambrian Rail- way authorities to visit the Shrewsbury Show.

LLANFYLLIN. MARATHON RACE.—Deep interest was centred in a Marathon race which was ar- ranged on Thursday evening for lads under the age of 14 years. The affair was inaug- urated by a number of enthusiastic vouner men, and was watched by a large crowd of residents. A dozen boys entered for the competition, for which an admirable trophy in the form of a silver cup and a silver medal, with a gold centre, were offered to the winners. The distance to be run was two miles, the course being from Bryngwyn to Llanfyllin Town Hall. A large number of people journeyed to Bryngwyn to witness the start, and the young Dorandos ",were accompanied by enthusiasts on foot and on cycles. Master Tommy Edwards, who was the favourite, and who was in a. similar race last year, was the first. to reach the finishing point, having covered the distance in eleven minutes. He had a hearty recep- tion. Master Arthur Wynn Jones came in second, and was followed shortly after by Master David George Evans. who was third. Other lads who finished the course were Fred Smith, R. A. Jones, Jack Davies, and John Davies. The lads finished the race in remarkably good condition. The insti- gators of the meeting were Messrs Jack Davies, Wallace T. Godbar, J. H. Edwards, and others.

I I Where's My Knife? MACRYNLLETH DOCTOR'S ADVENTURE. A STRUGGLE WITH "POOR TOM." Machynlleth's Medical Officer of Health had an exciting experience last Monday, which formed the narrowest squeak in his life." Dr A. O. Davies had occasion to visit a patient in one of the courts off Maengwyn- street, and afterwards rapped at the door of a four-roomed house, the ground floor of which has been tenanted for years by an eccentric hermit, who is generally known in Machynlleth as Poor Tom." The state of his two rooms had been oftentimes brought to the notice of the local sanitary authority, Now, however, Dr Davies' rapping on the door was followed by mutterings from the "living room," together with a threat of what would be the fate of the first man to enter the unfortunate Welshman's castle." Hearing a demand that the door should be opened, Tom exclaimed, Where's my knife?" And the thoroughly angered man came into sight, armed with a double-edged butcher's knife. His eyes flashed, his whole body quivered with excited indignation at what he considered the unwarranted intru- sion, and he lunged again and again at the Doctor. The latter dodged back, and managed, not a second too soon, to step inside a neigh- bouring doorway, and banged the door against the infuriated pursuer, who buried the knife with a thud in the woodwork. So the Doctor got a broom, and ventured out- side, where he and the imbecile struggled. But the experience which the Medical Officer had gained in his international footballing days now proved very useful, and his oppo- nent was soon placed under restraint. Poor Tom" was removed to the local workhouse, and the next morning was packed off to Bicton Asylum. The incident has excited much pity in Machynlleth, where the unfortunate imbecile had been for many years a familiar and harmless character. Express' readers will remember that Poor Tom \tas the principal character in a series of articles which appeared last sum- I mer, on "Darkest Machynlleth."

Parliamentary Amusenent. MR. CHURCHILL IN PYJAMAS. Great was the hilarity in the House of Commons early on Wednesday morning when Mr Winston Churchill appeared in strange garments, which many took to be pyjamas. During the debate, one account says, a member complained that it was all very well for the President of the Board of Trade to spend the night in a pyjama suit, and to sleep in his own room between the di- visions. A little later Mr Churchill him- self appeared, and it was observed that he wore a pair of slippers, a comfortable flan- nel suit, and what has been described as a gracefully flowing pink collar of ample proportions." When an amused member declared They are not pyjamas," and another retorted "They are," there was unrestrained laughter, and witty comments from Mr Churchill's colleagues added to the gaiety of the incident. Humorous episodes are so frequent in Par- liament in these strenuous days that it seems a pity somewhat to spoil the story by stating that the gentlemen who laughed at Mr Churchill were mistaken in their con- fident assumption that he was dressed in I night attire. His garments were certainlv picturesque, but one Parliamentary cor- respondent. states that it may be as well to contradict the assertion that the pink shirt and collar were part of a costume only to be designated by the scarcely Par- liamentary word pyjamas.' The President of the Board of Trade is not altogether famed for his conventionality, but his attire was sartorical correctness it- self compared with the garments in which other members of the House of Commons have appeared in the division lobby in past years. On one occasion Mr P. O'Brien, the genial Irish Whip, was enjoying his bath when the division bell rang. Keen politic- ian that he is, he was determined that, his vote should not be lost, and so he appeared in the division attired in a bath sheet and slippers! There are two other parallel instances. Sir R. N. Penrose Fitzgerald, lately Union- ist member for Cambridge, and an Irish- man, too, was enthusiastic enough to under- go a similar adventure, and we believe that ?-JTorde Ridley, formerly member for South-West Bethnal Green, also took part in a division attired only in a bathing gown and slippers. Such cases of Parliamentary heroism are not confined to the Imperial Parliament. Some years ago a member of the South African Legislative Assembly, who had re- ared to his room at a club for the night, fwakened by the Party Whip, iit 0 °nly m pyjamas and an overcoat, u-VioT.^°^Veye iriia. "eksha to the Assembly, arnved in time to take part in a very critical division. Wi7e aIso, the so]e attire of Mr George Wyndham when he intervipwpf) *n 7 Callp V Irish Secretary's Lodge m Phoenix Park, Dublin. Mr Wynd- ham was then acting as Secretary to Mr Balfour, and the incident occurred in the hot days of the Plan of Campaign." In dealing with the unusual costumes in \hlC^ P°htlcllns A\Ve /PPeared, mention should be made of the fire at Burley Hall in August of last year, when several of the guests of Captain F. Guest turned out in their night attire to assist the fire brigades in combating the flames. Mr Winston Churchill and Mr F. E. Smith, M.P., were among the guests. The former toiled vali- antly in his trousers and shirt, and, pro- tected by a fireman's helmet, dashed into the burning building to rescue various ar- ticles on which his host set a high value. Mr Smith, however, had only his pyjamas on as he helped the firemen. The rest of his personal belongings in the house were destroyed, and on the following day the fact that, he had saved only his pyjamas and needed a new outfit was successfully pleaded as an excuse for the adjournment of a legal action in which he had been en- gaged to appear as counsel.

The" Society" Engagement. This month the decree nisi became abso- lute against Mr Hugh Harrison. late of Caerhow el, and last week an interesting sequel was announced. The marriage has been arranged, and will shortly take place between the wife, who got the divorce, and Earl Annesley. Earl Annesley is the only son of the late title-holder. He was educated at Eton, and is now 25 years of age. He has his Irish seat at Castlewellan and Donard Lodge, County Down, and owns 52,000 acres of land-

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