The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

Forden Union. I ELECTION OF GUARDIANS AND RURAL DISTRICT COUNCILLORS. Thursday was the last day for the receipt of nomination papers in the above elections by the Returning Officer, Mr C. S. Pryce, Montgomery. The only contests are in the parishes of Forden, where Mr Mostyn Pryce opposes the sitting member, Mr T. Rogers Llandyssil, where Messrs John Hamer and Richard Price contest the seat vacated by Mr John Davies, Fronfraith, one of the most popular and highly respected members of the Board, who is not seeking re-election and Llanmerewig, where the old member, Mr John Miller, 18 opposed by Mr John Lewis. There are no valid nominations for the parishes of Hyssington, Rhosgoch, Snead, and Trely- stan and only two nominations were received for the three seats representing Chirbury parish, where Mr John Anwyl wilt be declared to be deemed to be re- elected. There is 80180 f contest in the Hope Ward of Worthen pariah.

WELSHPOOL. GRAND DISPLAY of new goods on show at BOWEN'S, the well-known cash drapers, Berriew- street. FOR FARM and Garden Seeds, Pea Guards, Pea Trainers, Wire Netting, Barbed Wire, etc., try WK. THOMAS, Ironmonger and Seed Merchant, Broad-street, W elshpool.-Ad vt. THE DAIRY.—Our U 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. DAVID JONES & SON, Corn Merchants, High- street, are offering some excellent SEED OATS. They also have a good variety of Early and Late SEED POTATOES. [Advt. New Rifle Range.—" Hope deferred has inclined to make us sick," quoted Alderman G. D. Harrison at the Town Council last Friday, referring to the opening of the rine range at Castle Caereinion next Thursday week. Councillor J. Pryce Jones had brought forward the matter, and his sugges- tion was accepted that the Council appear at the opening ceremony. Practical Educationist.—First-class diplomas in cookery, dressmaking, and the theory of educa- tion have been taken at Liverpool Technical Col- lege of Domestic Science by Miss J. M. Pryce, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Pryce, Station House. Miss Pryce is at present conducting classes in these subjects under the auspices of the Anglesey Industries Association. Baptist Concert.-The Builth wells Prize quar- tette Party gave a concert in New-street School- room last Thursday evening to aid the funds of the Baptist Chapel. Miss Florence Twist, Miss Maggie Horsey, Mr S. Davies, and Mr J. Prothero were the visiting artistes their quartettes proved especially acceptable items, and the audience also expressed much appreciation of the young local artiste, Miss Lilla Lewis, who played a violin solo. Miss James, A.L.C.M., and Mr Sydney Phillips were the accompanists. Baptists' New Pastor.—The Baptist Church has followed the example of the English Congrega- tionalists by inviting an elderly, experienced min- ister to its pastorate succession to a ministerial" from college. Yesterday the Rev J. H. Doughty (from Donnington, Salop) made his first appear- ance as minister in the Chelsea-lane Chapel-a man who, to quote his own words last night, has passed through a great deal and among many people." Mr Doughty summed up his programme thus: Firstly, to occupy the pulpit; secondly, to shepherd the Bock thirdly, to maintain Bap- tist principles. Settled!—Whilst bound by contract with the Vicar to buy the Hen Faes property for purposes of refuse disposal, the anti-Henfaes majority on the Town Council is pushing forward a scheme to rent two fields from the Earl of Powis. The re- port of the Sanitary Committee for March 11th contains the following minute" Refuse dis- posal. The sub-committee appointed to confer with Mr Addie reported that details for the taking of the two fields in Severn-road had been settled, and would be laid before the Council. A letter was read from Mr Addie stating that the assurance given by the Modical Officer that no nuisance would be caused was satisfactory, provided the refuse is properly covered." Sanitary Statistics.-Sanitary Inspector William Wynne's report for 1909 contains the following statistics of work done —Number of houses, etc, inspected, 870 defective and foul w.c.'s remedied, 41; yards repaved and drained, 11; defective and untrapped w.c.'s removed, 21; new w.c. pans and traps fixed, 23 new w.c.'s built, 12 privies con- verted into w.c.'s, 4; choked drains opened and cleared, 30; defective drains removed, 19; new down pipes, etc., fixed, 23; iron yard gullies re- moved, 31; new drains provided, 12; sink wastes disconnected, 21; cases of overcrowding, 7; new flushing cisterns provided, 22; statutory notices served, 10 intimation, 80 verbal, 63 visits and re-visits, 350 complaints received, 8. Nursing Lectures.—Councillor T. F. Hiles, as-hon. secretary of the recent course of nursing lectures in the Town Hall, had a report to present to the Town Council last Friday. Ten lectures were held, and the attendance averaged between 60 and 70. They had done a lot of good, but he was sorry they did not get the poorer classes in greater numbers. Still the attendance had amply repaid them for their trouble in the matter. The lec- turess, Miss May Jones, was very pleased with her audience every night. He moved a vote of thanks to the County Council and the Aberystwyth Uni- versity College authorities for giving them the fa- cilities. The Council agreed, with the addition of thanks to Mr Hiles for his kindness in fulfilling the secretarial work. Traffic and Trade Obstructionists.—The Town Council approved last Friday a recommendation from the Highways Committee that the Surveyor (Mr George Snook) be instructed that no permission should be given for the erection of stalls in the streets on market days. Alderman G. D. Harrison said that the stalls not only obstructed the tra- velling public, but were very undesirable for trades- men. Those who came and wished to conduct business in that way should come into the market. Councillor W. A. Rogers agreed that the stalls were a perfect nuisance to the tradesmen in the town. Jewellers, quack doctors, and professors of one kind and another blocked up the streets and highways. He moved that the collector be in- structed not to allow the people on the streets. He took toll off them, and it was not very nice to summon them after toll had been taken from them.—The Mayor (Councillor T. J. Evans) We have just passed that.—Councillor Rogers: Oh, well! PERSONAL: MR. G. A. HUTCHINS.—' The Jour- nal, Carmarthen,' a Conservative weekly contem- porary, celebrated its 100th birthday this month, and in its centenary number on the 11th inst. there appears the photograph of "A Former Proprietor," now a highly-respected Welshpool citizen, and one of Montgomeryshire's best known public officials-Mr G. A. Hutchins, Clive-place, the county surveyor. He contributes to the paper an interesting article, "Half a Century's Per- sonal Recollections," wherein is mentioned that fifty years ago, on the first of March, 1860, as a youthful engineer, he made his first appearance in Carmarthen on his first visit to Wales. The Volunteer movement was then in its first era of youthful excitement; Mr Hutchins was amongst those who joined, and he confesses that he took the first cornet in the local Volunteer Band. The Territorials," he observes, may be much more up-to-date and better equipped for war, but it is very doubtful if, after half a century' experience of volunteering, an ancient Veteran can certify them as being so thoroughly in earnest at their work as their forerunners of the early sixties." Lieutenant Hutchins in 1884, it may be recalled, took the ninth place in the list of final sixty shoot for the Queen's Prize of .£250. Later Captain Hutchins commanded his company at the great Windsor Review, when between 50,000 and 60,000 Volunteers of all arms marched past the late Queen in Windsor Park. Mr Hutchins became intimately connected by marriage with The Journal.' From 1862 for a quarter of a century, Mrs Ben Jones was at the head of affairs, and a well-known Tory newspaper proprietess she was." Then the proprietorship was transferred to her daughter, Mrs E. A. Hutchins, the responsibility and general direction of affairs being with Mr Hutchins from that time until the present Company obtained possession in 1894. "They have nearly all run thair race," observes the writer, after recalling a number of his old ac- quaintances -for ever! is it ?-leaving the rest of us still playing at this busy, fussing, struggling, hustling game of life for the few more years whieh may perchance pass before we join them in their rARt." Another article on Carmarthen Free- masonry records that in 1883 Mr G. A. Hutchins was Worthy Master of St. Peter's Lodge.

MOCHDRE. THE candidates for the Rural District Council are Messrs Evan W oosnam Savage, Glandulas, and John Pugh, Hafod. Mr Thomas Mills retires after twenty years' service.

GEUFFORDD. ON THURSDAY evening, at the Young People's Mutual Improvement meeting, Alderman David Pryce, Kynant, delivered his very interesting lecture on "Fcur Montgomeryshire Worthies." The following gave the entertaining part of the programme: Miss Catherine Arthur, Miss Lizzie Jones, Mr David Jones and Mr Ernest Jones. The Rev. C. Jones presided.

LLANLLUGAN. OBITUARY-—We regret to announce the deaths of Mr Thomas Lewis and Mr Joseph Lewis, of Sylfaen, father and son, on Sunday and Monday. Mr T. Lewis was 82 years of age, and his son, who leaves a widow and three children, was 39. Both were faithful members of Carmel Chapel, which is very accessible to the inhabitants of Ddolgwyn- felin. The funeral took place on Friday in a violent snow storm. The services at the house and the grave were conducted by the Rev. E, Anwyl, Adfa; Rev. C. Williams, M.A., Llanllugan Vicaraee; Rev. E. Morris, Horeb; and Rev. G. Williams (Baptist) Llanfair. The principal mourners were Mrs Williams and Children, Sylfaen Mr and Mrs Thomas, Lluast; Mr Williams, Esgairddu; Mr and Mrs Lewis, Argoed; Mr Ashton, Belanddu; Mr Jones, Plashelyg; and Mr Williams, Waen.

LLANIDLOES. CORNWALL.—At the Literary and Debating Society held on Thursday evening Dr. Jones pre-, sided. Mr Frank Rogers delivered an excellent paper upon Cornwall, the land of the lost language." A Cornishman by birth, Mr Rogers acquitted himself well. OBITUARV.—We regret to record the death of Mr Richard Owen at the residence of his daughter, Mrs Jerman, Penrhyddlan, ond Monday morning last. The funeral took place on Thursday at Trefeglwys churchyard. The deceased had reached the ripe old age of 87. FOOTBALL.—Llanidloes visited Aberystwyth on Saturday, to meet the Town eleven in a league fixture. The game was evenly fought out and Aberystwyth won by the only goal ot the match scored in the second half. The Newtown Albion visited Llanidloes on Saturday and played a friendly game with the Llanidloes Juniors, the home team won by 5 goals to nil. PARISH CHURCH.—Maunder's Cantata, Olivet to Calvary," was rendered in fine style by the choir and local artistes at th6 Parish Church on Sunday evening week. In order to shorten the service the vicar dispensed with the sermon. The vocalists who rendered solos and sang in the quartette, included Mr and Mrs J. Davies, Misses Webb and Lilly Roberts, Messrs. R. M. Davies, J. Jones, A. Roberts, C. Evan, and Tom Phillips, the choir-master. ACCIDENT.—A serious accident befell Master Ivor Breese, grandson of Mr John Breese, of Frankwell Shop, on Tuesday morning last. It appears young Ivor was assisting Mr Breese in carrying a box upstairs, and when at the top he missed his footing aad fell backwards down the stairs. He was very severely cut about the head and lapsed into unconsciousness. Dr. R. J. Jones' services were requisitioned, and under his care we are glad to be able to state the young lad is progressing favourably. MRS J. D. Rus' WELCOME—Mrs, J. D. Reea— the wife of the Borough Member,— paid a visit to Llanidloes on Thursday, where she was very hospitably received. During the afternoon, about 30 ladies of the Women's Social Liberal Council were entertained to tea at Dr. Humphreys' hotel by Mrs Rees. In the evening, more ladies called and there was a cordial exchange of greetings. Mrs Frances Lewis gave a song. Next Wednes- day, the Llanidloes ladies purpose holding a a special Social at Bethel Hall. FOR THE ARMT.—Idloesians have accorded warm support to the local corps of the Salvation Army during the past week, which was self-denial week, and it is announced that a record has been established. On Saturday week the Army was responsible for the P.S.E. in Bethel Hall, and the proceeds were, given to the self-denial fund. On Wednesday a grand organ recital was given by Mr Theo Trevor, of Madeley, Salop, in the Congregational Chapel, and proved a successful one. The ex-Mayor (Mr E. R. Horsfall Turner) presided. WEDDING.—A pretty though quiet wedding was solemnized in the Congregational Chapel on Wednesday morning last, the contracting parties being Mr R. Alfred Evans, of High Street, a popular member of the Llanidloes United Foot- ball Team, and Miss Mary Winifred Davies, daughter of the late Mr Davies and Mrs Davies of Wellington House. The Bride was given away by her Uncle Mr John Owdh, and Mr Evans was accompanied by his father. The Rev Rees Jones officiated. The happy couple left for Cardiff by the morning train amid a hurricane of whistling and crackers. PRESENTATION TO MR DAVID DAVIES, M.P.— A special meeting of the Town Council was held on Monday, the 14th inst., to consider what should be done to celebrate the marriage of Mr David Davies, M.P. It was unanimously resolved that steps be taken to make a presentation to Mr Davies, und that subscriptions be invited for such purpose. The borough was divided into districts, and members ot the Council were appointed to canvass and collect subscriptions in each district. Mr Arthur Davies, Town Clerk, was appointed hon. secretary, and the London and Provincial Bank and the North and South Wales Bank were appointed hon. treasurers. Subscriptions, which are limited to one guinea, may be paid into either bank by any persons wishing to subscribe. It is expected that the collectors will commence their canvass early next week.

SARN. THE candidates for the Rural District Council are Messrs Frank Sergeant Morris, Old Hall, and David Rees Edwards, Rose Cottage.

KERRY. THE candidates for the Rural District Council are Mr Thomas Jones, Lower Brynllywarcb, and Mr Edward Morgan, Cefngwyn. The retirement of Mr William Alderson will be received with general regret. PARISH MEETING.—Mr Alexander Anderson was voted to the chair at the meeting held on Saturday week. Efforts towards a compromise between Liberals and Conservatives failed, consequently, a poll will take place. The Liberal nominees are Messrs Edward Harding, Edward Evans, Thomas Gwilt, Tom Howells, Edward Jones, Stephen Joseph, and Edward Morgan. The following were nominated by the Conservative party :-Messrs Cyril Alderson, J. Bowen, J. Chandler, Thomas Jones, J E. Venables, J. W. Poundley, C.C., and Edward Griffiths.

CARNO. PERSONAL—In our report of Caersws Guardians the plans so eulogistically referred to were the work of Mr R. W. Davids, Dolafon. AT the Aleppo Merchant Hotel on Thursday Mr Upche\ of Plas Llysyn, entertained to dinner 27 tenant farmers over whose land he holds shooting rights. The dinner, which was catered for by Mrs Wilson, the licensee, was of the best and was thoroughly enjoyed by those present. The toast of the evening, namely, The health and prosperity of our host and his family," was proposed by Mr John Breeze, Glanhanog, who spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr Upcher's geniality and kindness, notwithstanding the short period he had been resident in the district. The Host, in response, mentioned his readiness to assist any of those areund him at any time and in any way which might be in his power. He also expressed a desire to get into touch with all the people present, and thereby forming a close acquaintanceship. He desired that all the farmers present would kindly keep their dogs in hand during the breeding season and thereby save the young game, ffhe dinner given that evening was, he hoped, only commencement of a series which would serve to form a close association- ship between himself and the local farmers (loud applause). Mr Richard Morgan, Tybrith, also ex- pressed his great pleasure at being present and in praising the excellent dinner which they had all par- taken of. He mentioned the desire which Mr Upcher had shown in his kind action to foster friendly feeling between himself and those present. Carno had undoubtedly suffered through Mr Walker's departure, but Mr Upcher gave every promise of admirably fill- ing that gap. It was hoped that the farmers present would kindly take Mr Upcher's suggestion to heart, not as a favour, but as a duty wnicn devolved itself upen all present (loud applause). Afterwards the hot, through the instrumentality of his excellent gramophone, treated his guests to a few reproductions of noted vocalists' songs, which were greatly appre- ciated. Mr Rees, Pandyrhos, also obliged with a We!sh song. Altogether a most enjoyable evening was spent, the catering and attention being in every respect worthy of Mrs Wilson's reputation, and the whole proceedings reflected considerable credit upon Mr Upcher's kindly disposition.

Fatal Accident at Berriew. An inquest was held by Dr. Thomas, the county coroner, at Luggy, on Tuesday evening last, on the body of John Evans, of the School-house, Berriew, an old and much respected workman who had been in the employment of Mr Job Watkins for many years as cowman. Taking advantage of the fine weather Mr Watkin sent John Evans to assibt W. J. Watkin and Evan Morgan with a team of three horses to harrow a Seld near the house. Mr Watkin himself had been with his men nearly all the morning, but happened to be away in an adjoining field when the regrettable accident happened. For some unaccountable reason the horses took fright and ran away, with the sad result that Evans got entangled and fell, and sustained injuries from which he died in about two or three hours after the accident. The verdict was one of accidental death."

— «- THE will of the late Capt. Devereux Herbert Mytton, of Garth, was proved on Saturday, at £ 11,834.—In a letter to Mr J. D. Rees, M.P., Sir Arthur Bigge writes: "His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is very sorry to hear of the death of Capt. Mytton." During the preparations for the Prince of Wales's visit to Lake Vyrnwy, and while the village of Four Crosses was gay with festive colour, a robbery took place at the village post- office. The sum of J6160 in cash and postal orders was abstracted, and as no one had been seen to enter or leave the office, there was no immediate clue to the identity of the thief.

MONTGOMERY. AccmENT.-Mr Joseph Venables, of Jameeford was thrown from a young horse which he was riding home on Tuesday evening. He was able to proceed to Jamesford, and resumed his duties next day. Later in the week more serious symptoms supervened, and Mr Venables' condition has caused his friends great concern. A Fair Refresher.-William Davies. labourer, Plough Bank, Montgomery, was charged by P.C. Davies, at Chirbury Sessions, with being drunk and disorderly on Sunday, February 6th.-The officer said about 8-35 p.m. he saw defendant on the highway between Montgomery and Chirbury being carried along by two other men. He was drunk, shouting, and using very bad language. He spoke to him, and defendant said, "Who the are you ?" He advised him to use better language.—William Turnbull, Chirbury, said he was returning from Montgomery between 10 and 10-30, and saw defendant lying in the ditch drunk. His nose was bleeding. He told P.C. Davies of the man's condition. It was a nasty night, and he was afraid of his catching cold if left in the state in which he saw him.—Walter Bridgwater, Chirbury, gave corroborative evidence.—Defendant, who pleaded not guilty, said he had only had five glasses of ale. He had two glasses of cider given him previously, and it. had got over him.—Fined 2s 6d and costs.

LLANFAIR-CAEREINION. AT MANLEY'S great March sales at Crewe a four- year-old gelding bred by Mr J. C. Jones, Graig, Llanfair, won the silver cup for the best mare or gelding at the sale, and was sold to go to Liverpool for 80 guineas. This horse had previously won many prizes, including a silver cup presented by Mr David Davies, M.P., at Llanfair Show last August.

LLANWNOG; DEATH OF MR EVAN PRycic.-The news has lately been received of the death in New Zealand of Mr Evan Pryce, late of Pertheirin. He was the second sou of the late Mr Richard Pryce, Maesllymysten, Cann Office. He died December 22nd, and was buried on Christmas Day. He was the first organist at Llanwnog Church, which was opened in 1855. He emigrated to New Zealand about fifty years ago.

LLANBRYNMAIR. Y BONT.—Cynhaliwyd cyrarfod y Gymdeithas Ddiwylliadol nos Lun diweddaf dan lywyddiaeth Mr J. T. Jones, Shop Llan. Darllenwyd tri o bapurau rhagorol ar banes y personau canlynol:—" Y Gwir Anrhydeddus D. Lloyd George, A.S. gan Mr Isaac Swancott; Yr Arlywydd Garfield," gan Mr Thomas Humphreys; ac Ap Fychan," gan Mr Joseph Rowlands, Caemadoc. Gwnaeth y tri eu rhan yn gamoladwy iawn gau ddangos yr anhawsterau a orch- fygodd y tri gwr enwog yn eu bywyd er cyrhaedd pen yr ysgol. Dylai eu hones fod yn gymhelliad, ac yn galondid i ieuenctyd i ymdrechu am wybodaeth. I fyny bo'r nod," fel y canwyd yn y cyfarfod. Cafwyd hefyd yn ystod y cyfarfod ganeuon ac adroddiad gan Mri Thomas Evans, David J. Lewis, Misses Myfanwy James a Bessie Miller. Siaradwyd ymhellach ar wrthrychau y papurau, ac er cefnogi y bobl ieuanc i fvned vmlaen can v Llvwvdd. Mrs Roberts, a'r Gweinidog. Cyfeiliwyd gan Miss James a Mr Gwilym Williams.

CAERSWS. DR. REEs HONOURED.—Dr Rees, Caersws, has been appointed to represent the County Council on the National Museum of Wales. Mr Edward Jones, Maesmawr Hall, in proposing him at Friday's meeting of the Council, remarked that no one in the county took more interest than Dr Rees in matters concerning the Museum. UNITED TEMPERANCE MEETING.—On Tuesday evening a meeting took place at the Buck Temperance Hotel. The chair was taken by Mr R. Evans, Hafren House. A good programme was excellently per- formed by the following :-Messrs Richards and party; reading, Miss Breeze, Sunny Side; solo, Master Cecil Jones; duett, Master L. Jones and Miss L. Grovenor; interesting addresses were delivered by Messrs J. T. Williams, Rhianfa; R. Francis, Porth Farm; J. Rees, headmaster of the Council School, and J. Mills, veterinary surgeon. The attendance was good, thus giving ample proof of the prosperity of the temperance cause in the Ancient City. THE CAERSWS MINSTRELS.—On Thursday evening the second performance of the Caersws Minstrels took place in the Village Hall. The proceedings were under the auspices of the Caersws United Foot- ball Club. The appearance of the Minstrels OR the Btage was really capital and up to date. The eolos and choruses captivated the audience, and the violin and pianoforte duett by Mr Lucas (formerly of New- town) and Miss Rosa Thomas was a grand musical treat. The stump speech,' Courtship and marriage,' by Mr W. J. Russell Rogers, and the sketch by a contingent of the Minstrel party formed an excellent finish to a most enjoyable entertainment.

Montgomery County Cricket Club. ANNUAL MEETING. Mr W. E. Pryce-Jones presided at the annual meeting of the above club, which was held at the Bear Hotel, Newtown, on Saturday evening. Let- ters of apology for non-attendance were read from Major F. J. Walton, Mr J. Murray Taylor, and Mr John Pugh. The balance sheet, which had been audited by Mr Basil Evan-Jones and Mr Alf Edwards, was presented, and showed a balance in hand of k27 10s 6d. It was reported that last season the club played home and home matches against Denbighshire apd Flintshire, of which three were won and one match against Denbighshire drawn. The Secretary reported that Major Walton and he had attended the annual meeting of the North Wales County Cricket Association at Chester, as representing the club. Carnarvonshire and Merion- ethshire had withdrawn from the association, and, owing to lack of support, Flintshire was unable to offer Montgomeryshire fixtures, whilst Denbigh- shire could only arrange for one fixture with them on neutral ground. The arrangement of fixtures with other counties was referred to the committee. The following officers were elected :—Patron, Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn; president, Mr David Davies, M.P. captain, Mr W. E. Pryce-Jones; treasurer, Mr A. 1. Guest secretary, Mr E. C. Morgan, the committee to consist of two repre- sentatives of each affiliated club. The question of engaging a professional to visit and coach the affiliated clubs during the season was referred to the committee. Votes of thanks were passed to the officials, and especially to Mr W. E. Pryce-Jones for his inter- est in the club.

Death of Mr William Hewell. In the death of the above-named gentleman, there has passed away a remarkably unique per- sonality. He was born some 77 years ago at Great Gwestydd in the parish of Llanllwchaiarn. In the course of a few years, we find that the father had removed to his own freehold, Gwyn- fynydd, Llanwnog, where he died in November, 1839, leaving a widow and seven young children. In the early half of the last century the Newells were a very numerous and important family in the vicinity of Welshpool aad Newtown. They were farmers, maltsters, and some were also inn- keepers. One member of this family was for many years the agent of the Powis Castle estate. There is still an accumulation of money in Chan- cery, to which the heirs of one Newell, of Pen- fedw, Llanwnog, are entitled. For many years Mr Newell carried on the busi- ness of malster at Gwynfjnydd, untm, through the exigency of the family, the property had to be sold. For years afterwards he lived a bachelor, and spent most of his time with farmers in the neighbourhood of Caersws and Welshpool. When about 25 years ago, most of these farmer friends died or left the district, he determined to mi- grate to the South Wales coalfields. Whether his resources were exhausted at this time or not is a matter upon which opinions differ, but this is certain that from social considerations he set his mind upon the accumulation of wealth. At first in the Rhondda, and afterwards at Nantymoel, he rapidly gained the esteem and the confidence of the inhabitants especially to the natives of Mont- gomeryshire he became a true friend. Last sum- mer he paid a visit to his old friends in Mont- gomeryshire, when it. was evident that he was breaking. A few weeks before his death lie was visited by his brother, Mr Charles John Newell, C.C., when it was apparent thai the end was not far off. He died on the 12th inst. The funeral left Nantymoel on Tuesday morning at seven o'clock, after a servise conducted by the Rev T. J. Mills, Presbyterian minister, and was followed by a large number of his neighbours and fellow-workmen, from which it was evident that he was very highly respected by them. The inter- ment took place at Llanwnog on Wednesday last, when he was buried in the same grave as his father was buried 70 years ago. The service was read by the Vicar. The mourners were Mr C. J. Newell (brother), Mr George Newell (nephew) Mr David Hamer, Mr J. M. Milnes, Mr T. Jones Brynllywarch (his executor), Mr W. Watkins (his solicitor), and Mr William Harris, Nantymoel in whose house he died. There were also a number of his old friends and neighbours who asspmhim at the village. After the funeral there was a lunch provided at the Temperance Hotel. Mr Williams Watkins, solicitor, then invited the guests to hear the will read, from which it transpired, as a pleasant sur- prise, that deceased had bequeathed the munifi- cent sum of £ 1.000 to the T- Brmary. OUIlO ili* firmary. The deceased gentleman ig survived bv his brothers, Mr C. J. Newell and Mr George Newell London, and Mrs White, his sister. I

I MACHYNLLETH. J P.S.E. Concert.—It is estimated that an audience of about 900 people were present at the Town Hall on Saturday night, when the Breach of Promise Trial" was given. The following took part in the trial" :-Justice Starleigh, Mr J. Ryan Leigh- ton clerk of the court, Mr J. H. Leek usher of the court, Mr D. Owen Mrs Bardell (plaintiff), Mr W. P .Evans Master Bardell (her son), Mas- ter Noel Jenkins Mr Pickwick (defendant), Mr Q. Weaver; Serjeant Buzfuz (Mr T. Jones), and Mr Skimpton (Mr Meirion Jones), counsel for the plaintiff Serjeant Snubbin (Mr W. P. Rowlands), and Mr Phunky (Mr J. H. Edwards), counsel for the defendant Mr Perker, defendant's attorney, Mr C. Roberts for Dodson and Fog, plaintiff's attorneys, Mr W. Williams. Witnesses: Mrs Cluppins, Mr J. Vaughan Jones; Mrs Saunders, Mr J. 1. Jenkins Mr N. Winkle, Mr W. E. Evans Mr Sam Weller, Mr D. Mason Mr Thomas Griffin, foreman of jury, Mr J. Hughes; bugler, Mr R. Jones. The characters were well sustained and received the applause merited. The following took part in the first part of the pro- gramme:-Misses Jennie Jerman, Francis Lewis, and Messrs Meirion Jones, James Morgan, H. R. Humphreys, J. E. Lttmley, and E. T. Humphreys. Dr W. R. Williams was in the chair, and Miss Florence Williams asted as accompanist. Football.- Machynlleth County School defeated Newtown County School by four goals to two. THE DRAMATIC AND VARIETY ENTERTAIN- MENT held at the Town Hall on Thursday even- ing, under the auspices of the Golf Club, will lone live in the memory of those who were fortunate enough to be present. Through the kindness of Mr Athelstane Lee, the committee of the club were fortunate in securing the gratuitous services of eminent local artistes. Miss Belle Green and Mr Hilton Kershaw appeared in the character parts of Milicent" and" Adolphus" respectively in the dualogue Villain and Victim" (as played by Mr Cyril Maude and Miss Winifred Emery), and for their excellent interpretation of the char- acters were called before the curtain on three oc- casions to receive the vociferous applause of the large audience. One of the attractions of the evening was the dramatic episode entitled A Story of Waterloo" (by Sir A. Conan Doyle), as played by the late Sir Henry Irving, the charac- ters being sustained as follows :-Corporal Gregory Brewster, Mr Hilton Kershaw Sergeant McDonald, R.A., Mr Athelstane Lee; Colonel Midwinter, Mr J. Ryan Leighton Norah Brewster, Miss Belle Green. The principal character of Corporal Brews- ter was in the hands of Mr Hilton Kershaw, who gave an excellent rendering of the part, Mr Ker- shaw's acting is of a polished and finished type, and the death scene at the end of the play was a splendid finish to an excellent piece of work. Miss Belle Green made every point in the char- acter of Norah Brewster, and it would be difficult to find anyone better fitted to the part. Mr J. Ryan Leighton looked quite the polished Colonel, and was quite the part in every way. Mr Athel- stane Lee was the Sergeant, and made a splendid foil to the old Corporal. Miss Belle Green de- lighted the audience with her inimitable imper- sonations of children and humorous scngs. The lost doggie" was an especial favourite, and Miss Green was repeatedly recalled, appearing in no fewer than seven songs, and very generously re- sponded. Her impressions of English history from a child's standpoint was a clever performance, and created much laughter. Miss Winifred Gittins (Newtown), accompanied by Miss Gittins, played her violin solos very sweetly and expressively, and was awarded an encore, as was also Mr J. Ryan Leighton for his piccolo solo, Keel Row," splen- didly played, and for his monologue, The 11-69 Express," given with great point and expression. Mr Athelstane Lee's songs were rendered in a masterly and polished fashion, and he was re- ceived with much zest, and further calls were made upon him. Mr Hilton Kershaw's rendering of the monologue, The Old Bachelor," was a real treat, and merited the reception accorded to him. Mr H. R. Humphreys' quartette party ac- quitted themselves capably, and deserve much credit. The accompanists, Mr W. P. Rowlands and Miss Gladys Leighton, very ably performed their allotted tasks. Before the concert terminated a very hearty vote of thanks was proposed by Mr J. G. Jenkins to Mr Athelstane Lee and his help- ers, which was seconded by Mr Richard Gillart, and received with acclamation. The singing of God Save the King" brought a memorable evening to a happy termination.

A Non-Party Councillor. At the meeting of the Montgomery County Coun- cil on Friday, one of the matters on the agenda was the appointment of co-optative members of the Education Committee. Mr Richard Jones, in respect to this matter, said that the names of the retiring co-opted members were before the Council. He might say with re- spect to nearly all of them that they had done sufficient to merit re-election upon the Education Committee. They had shown a zeal for education, and the majority had put in a very good attend- ance. There was only one exception, and that was Mr J. C. Jones, the Graig, Llanfair. He supposed that the distance had prevented him from attend- ing as well as the other members, and they now proposed to substitute for Mr J. C. Jones the name of Mr W. Scott Owen, of Cefngwifed. Mr William Ashton: I beg to second that. Mr Richard Lloyd I am sorry to raise an ob- jection to the name proposed, for I have nothing to say against Mr Scott Owen, whom I know per- sonally. But I think we are passing over the name of a gentleman who has always shown a willingnes3 to serve and has always done excellent service on the Education Committee of this county. No one has done better without exception, he has been one of the best members of the Educa- tion and of the Executive Committee. Not only has ha always been present, but he has rendered, in addition, very valuable services indeed. He has done much in the inspection of schools in the lower part of the county in addition, he has placed at the disposal of the Executive Committee his motor car to convey them where they wanted, and he has visited on the business of the Com- mittee, the top, the bottom, and the central part of the county .1 don't see any reason whatever why Mr Lomax should be passed over, unless it be an unwillingness to serve on his part. You are now about to appoint in his stead a gentleman whom I know very well and have a great respect for, bdt you must remember that Mr Scott Owen is at present an untried man. You are passing over a tried man, and there is not a member of this Council who can raise a single objection to him. We must net allow party politics to influ- ence us fcere. I came here as a public man to do the best I can, and I am not going to associate myself with one party or another. I am going to do what I think is right, and for that reason I stand up to propose that Mr Lomax fill the va- cancy, and there is no reason whatever why he should be passed over. Mr Addie said ho rose to second Mr Lloyd's pro- position. They must not think that he was in any way anxious to oppose the name of Mr Scott Owen, who was a gentleman with whom he was very friendly, but he thought Mr Lomax was the most suitable member, not because he possessed a motor car, but on account of the disinterested way in which he had carried out his duties on the Executive Committee, and had rendered so many good services. They were also anxious to have a man who would act with an ndependent mind. Mr Shuker begged to support Mr Lloyd's amend- ment. Mr Lomax was a man who had given very much time and thought to the education in the county. He was willing to serve again, and he hoped and trusted that the gentlemen present would see fit to allow him to remain and give his services. He also had nothing to say against Mr Scott Owen, but it must be remembered that he was an untried man. Mr Lloyd then said he would ask them to put the standing orders into operation, and he would rise to a division. Mr Lloyd's amendment was then put. All the occupants of the Conservative benches voted for it, with the addition of Mr Lloyd and Mr Mauiice Evans The Clerk declared that Mr Lloyd's amendment was lost by 26 votes to 15. Mr Scott Owen was accordingly elected a member of the Education Committee.

County Nursing Association. MEETING AT TREGYNON. A public meeting was held at the Schoolroom, Tregynon, on Friday evening, in connection with the Montgomery County Nursing Association, to discuss the question of forming a local association. The attendance included Mr and Mrs Scott Owen, Rev Mark Martin, Rev Gwynne Vaughan, Rev D. B. Edmunds and Mrs Edmunds, Mrs Evan Jones (Bettws), Mrs So Williams (Bettws), Mrs Hall, Mrs Phillips (Rhydygro), Mrs Thomas (Smithy), Mrs llobeits (Y Ilage), Miss Malpas, Mrs and Miss Cor- field (Church House), Mrs Pugh (Green-terrace). Mr J. Hamer Jones, Mr Richard Thomas, Mrs Williams (Green-terrace), and the representatives of the County Association, Mr W. J. Evans and Mr E. C. Morgan, secretary. Mr Scott Owen was voted to the chair, and after a full explanation of the proposals for establishing such an association had been given by Mr W. J Evans, it was unanimously resolved, on the mo- tion of the Rev Gwynne Vaughan, seconded by the Rev D. B. Edmunds, that a local nnjnO" ass/via tion be formed for the parishes of Tregynon and Bettws (excluding Dolforwyn), and for Bwlchy ffrid district or Aberhafesp parish, if found advis- able. Mr Scott Owen undertook to convenr another meeting for the election of committee, etc Votes of thanks were tendered to Mr Evans for his address and to Mr Scott Owen for presiding.

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ffiirtfrs, Carriages, Pealbs. DEATHS, NEWELL.—March 12th, at Nantymoel, William Newell, formerly of Llanwnog, aged 77 years.

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