The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

MONTGOMERYSHIRE HUNTERS SOCIETY. The anaual general meeting of the Montgom- eryshire Hunters' Improvement and Brood Mare Society, inaugurated by the County Member, was held at Newtown on Tuesday afternoon. In the absence of the President (Mr David Daviesl. the chair was taken by Mr Richard Morgan, SnowSelds. AN INTERESTING REPORT. The Secretary (Mr E. C. Morgan) submitted his report for 1909 as follows I have pleasure in submitting my report upon the funds and the work of the society for the year 1909. Fifty-two members paid their annual sub- scription for the year 1909, being a decrease of eisrht unon the previous year. The total number of mares served by the thorongh-bred stallion, Likely Bird.' during the season was sixty-one, as against sixty in 1908. A reduction was made in the fees for nominations, and members were charged, in addition to their subscription of kl Is, a fee of 10s 6d for single nominations and a fee of £1 Is for each additional nomination. The nom- ination fee for non-members was also reduced from S3 3s to P-2 2s. Consequently the receipts from subscriptions and nominations only amount to £ 91 173 6d, as against £ 131 17s in the previous year. The stallion, Likely Bird,' was not suc- cessful in obtaining a King's premium, and the society did not benefit, as they did in 1908, by the receipt from this source, which was then gener- ously handed over by Mr David Davies. The pay- ments during the year amounted to S149 0, 2d, as against P-99 18s 3d in 1908, in which year part of the insurance of the stallion was borne by the President. The increase in the payments is other- wise accounted for by expense incurred in connec- tion with the brood mare branch. The balance at the bank at the end of the year was JE185 6s 9d. The President (Mr David Davies) has continued to show his interest in the society in various ways, and has given it his generous support. In connection with the Llandinam Sbow, the Council offered the sum of £ 12 in prizes for hunter classes, and also obtained the Hunters' Improve- ment Society's medal for competition. At the request of Mr David Davies, the Secre- tary drafted a report on the provision of army re- mounts, which was printed and circulated. A num- ber of copies has by their request been supplied to the Council of the Hunters' Improvement So- ciety. The Council of this Society, in July last, passed a resolution urging the Brood Mare Com- mittee of the Hunters' Improvement Society to do all in their power to bring about a national scheme for breeding horses for the army. In February last the nine brood mares which were purchased by Mr David Davies in Canada, and presented by him to the Society, were bal- loted for by the members. In July the President gave another mare, Garnish,' to the society, which was also ballotted for. In October, through the Hunters' Improvement Society (Broo;i Mare Committee), Mr Charles Leveson Gower, of Limps- field, kindly offered two brood mares to the So- ciety. The Council had these mares inspected by their veterinary surgeon, and decided to accept them. The mares have since then been gratuitously run out at grass by Mr W. H. Langford, to whom the thanks of the Society are due. "The foregoing mares are again to be ballotted for at this annual general meeting. The following are the particulars :-Canadian mares presented by Mr David Davies 1, bay, 6 years, 14-2 hands, at present placed with Mr D. W. Stable, transfer date October 1st 2, bay, enlarged near hind leg, 4 years, 16 hands, Mr W. Rogers, October 1st ;3, bay, 5 years, 14-3 hands, Mr N. B. Owen, October 1st 4, brown, 7 years, 14-3 hands, Mr E. Jones (Cwm- berllan), October 1st 5, bay, 8 years, 14-2 hands, Mr John Evans, October 1st 6, bay, 4 years, 14-2 hands, Mr J. G. Miller, October 1st 7, brown, 5 years, 15 hands, Mr Jos. Davies, October 1st 8, chestnut, 7 years, 15-1 hands, Mr F. W. Watchorn, October 1st 9, chestnut, 5 years, 15-2 hands, Mr W. W. Watkins, October 1st 10 (presented by Mr David Davies), chestnut mare, 'Garnish,' 13 years, 16 hands, Mr R. Beamand, October ist or earlier 11 (presented by Mr C. Leveson Gower), bay mare by Chibia'»os,' 10 years, 15 hands, immediate 12 (presented by Mr C. Leveson Gower), brown mare by Ascetic,' 15 years, 16 hands, immediate. Tie following mares are now offered to the Society, and, if accepted, can be ballotted for at this meeting :-Offered by Mr David Davies, bay mare, Judith,' by '!o;choolmaster,' 10 years offered by Hon. E. W. Parker, Brook Side. Rugby (through the Hunters' Improvement Society, Brood Mare Committee), brown mare, Topsy,' 14 years old, 16.1 hands, hunted for eight seasons, plenty of blood, sound in wind and eyes, fired on hocks, 8 inches of bone offered by Capt. Holford, lount Pleasant, Old Warden, Biggleswade (through the Hunters' Improvement Society, Brood Mare Committee), yearhng filly, by Curio,' out of a hunter mare of great quality and power, which was placed first in a brood mare class at a local show, and the filly has also won a first prize. At the close of the year Mr David Davies intimated that he desired the Council to inspect certain thorough-bred stallions with a view to his purchasing one of them to replace Like!y Bird.' The deputation appointed consisted of Messrs it. Morgan, T. Green, and F. W. Watchorn, and after visiting studs at Buxton, Gillingham, Carmarthen, Oakham, and Northampton, submitted a report to Mr David Davies, with the result that he concluded negotiations for the purchase of Pedlar Brand.' Pedlar Brand is a bay horse, by Favoro' ex Catcall,' 6 years old, 16-1 hands, with over 8;iin. bone. Pedlar Brand was sent to the Hunter Show at Islington this month, and entered for a King' premium in the class for Cheshire, Lanca- shire, and North Wales. The class was a strong one, and the judges awarded the horse the first reserve. The breeding of hunters has been greatly en- couraged in the county by the work of the Society, i u« now oeen in existence for four seasons, and the ^production of some excellent young stock Mr Joseph Davies (Trewythen Fach) desired to know whether the Canadian mares changed hands immediately after the ballot at that meeting The Chairman replied that an arrangement was made, and according to the contract signed by each recipient of a mare the date of changing was 1st October. The Secretary The condition of balloting for these mares was that the receiver should retain possession until the 1st October,but that the ballot would be held again in March, 1910. The Chairman, in speaking to the report, said they were sorry that 'Likely Bird" was not patro- nised in a better manner last season. That ac- counted partly for a decrease in fees, and it was also unfortunate that the horse did not obtain the King's premium as before, but they hoped for better things in the coming season, and that the new sire which the deputation had procured would give satisfaction, not only to the Society generally, but also to the outside public. It was not a very easy matter to select a horse at any time, and it was a very difficult matter to meet with a perfect one. But the deputation had done the best they could to procure a first class animal according to the sum of money which Mr Davies fixed upon to give. The prices asked for some of the premium horses were prohibitive, yet he could safely say on behalf of himself, Mr Green, and Mr Watchorn, that with the exception of two or three, there was not one they would have taken in preference to Pedlar Brand." They considered him a horse not only suitable for getting hunters, but also general pur- pose horses—carriage horses, etc. (hear, hear). He was a most useful horse, with plenty of brdv onrt stamina, and good legs and feet, and they trusted he would be well patronised and give satisfaction. "Pedlar Brand was called out a second time in one class and put against another, the latter being selected by the judges. But judging at shows was a very funny business. It watt a strange thing that some horses which won premiums this year did not have any honours at all last year. Much depended upon the judges and the particular class of animal they preferred. On the motion of Mr T. Miller, Abermule, seconded by Mr McCreath, Trefeen, the report and financial statement was unanimously adopted. PRESIDENT AND OTHER OFFICERS. Captain Humphreys had much pleasure in pro- posing that Mr David Davies, M.P., be re-appointed President, and thanked for his past services. Mr McCreath had equal pleasure in seconding, and Mr Miller added a few words eulogistic of Mr Danes' concern for the success of the Society, Needless to say, the motion was carried enthusi- astically. The Vice-Presidents, Lord Powis, Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest, and Lord Joicey, were also re elected, on the motion of Mr McCreath, seconded by Dr Rees, Caersws. The Council was appointed to consist of the followingNewtown district—Messrs Scott Owen, Richard Morgan, F. W. Watchorn, Frank Morris, W. E. Pryce-Jones, and Dr Shearer Welshpool- A. E. 0. Humphreys-Owen, T. Green, G. D. Har- rison, and E. R Owen Llanfyllin-W. M. Dugdale Llanfair—W. Jehu Llanidlos-Dr Rees, Messrs N. .B. Owen, Onslow, and Joseph Davies Montgom- ery—R. J. Edwards, J. G. Miller, W. H. Lang- ford, T. McCreath, W. Ward, and Captain Humphreys. The members then balloted for brood mares, and the following drew mares:—Messrs N. Bennett Owen, Gwernrafon, Llanidloes D. Wintringham Stable, Plas Llwyn Owen, Llanbrynmair Dr E. D. Rees, Caersws Dr Shearer, Newtown John Evans, builder, Caersws H. Clayton, Park-street, Newtown Evan Gittins, Llandinier, Berriew A. H. Pilot, The Bank, Newtown Edward Jones, Maesmawr Hall, Caersws W. G. Cottle, Broad- street, Newtown and W. E. Pryce-Jones, Dolerw, Newtown.

CAERSWS GUARDIANS. How the Members Attended. An Amusing Incident. There was a fair attendance at Caersws Guar- dians on Wednesday, but notable absentees were Mr P. Wilson-Jones and Mr Evan Williams. A Guardians' meeting without their presence was like playing Harriet without the Prince of Den- mark. The faithfiN few included the Chairman (Mr Richard Evans), Vice-Chairman (Mr D. Pugh), Mrs D. H. Lewis, Rev William Lewis, Messrs R. Bowen, Samuel Powell, D. Higgs, Ll. D. Hum- phreys, E. Davies, T. Evans, J. H. Edwards, E: Lewis, D. Francis, R. Pryce, J. Powell, W. Alder- son, Joseph Davies, D. Lloyd, W. Jones, R. P. Wilson, and the following officials The Clerk (Mr C. T. M. Taylor) and Relieving Officers Owen, Lewis, and Wilson. The Clerk announced that with reference to the plans for the heating apparatus at the workhouse, they had been splendidly executed, and were much too good to be handled by any committee or con- tractor. The committee recommended that tracings should be made of the three plans on linen the cost of doing this would be C3 12s 6d. These could be sent to the contractors who tendered for the supply of heating apparatus. It was agreed that the tracings should be made. SMALL WAGE AND BIG RENT. The Clerk announced that there were two or three matters arising out of the minutes. He had written to Merthyr Vale asking the relieving officer to send a report on a man named Griffiths. The report stated that he had a wife and two children dependent upon him the rent was 23s a month, and the average wage for four weeks was 21 2s 7id. He could not earn more, as he suffered from partial deafness. Mr S. Powell Has be contributed anything ? Relieving Officer Owen Oh, yes, he contri- buted P-3 in one lot. The Chairman It's a very small wage for South Wales. Mr PoA-ell It is not asking for very much surely he can pay Is per week. Would it be a strong enough case to bring before the magis- trates ? Relieving Officer Owen It an depends upon the magistrates (laughter). Mr D. Davies He ought to pay the Is at any rate. Mr Alderson I move that the Clerk write to this man, and tell him pretty clearly that if the Board decides to allow him the arrears which are due, then he must see his way to pay the shilling. The Clerk said he was going to make a similar suggestion. Mr Powell I thing it is a mistake to allow the arrears to run to such an amount no man can pay such large arrears. Relieving Officer Owen This case has been be- fore the Board many times the man has been laid up. Mr Alderson's suggestion was agreed to. PROFIT-MAKING GUARDIANS. The Clerk said he thought if the information as to the earnings of this kind of man were possible to get through the employers rather than through the relieving officer, it might come earlier and be more reliable. Some employers, he knew, would not give the information, especially if it were spread about outside by members of the Board. He knew that in the case of a firm in Newtown where a family had applied for maintenance and where the contents of the employer's letter was communi- cated outside. But if the information were obtain- able In that way it would probably be obtained all the more quickly. The Clerk informed the Board that under the Children's Act of 1908 it became the duty of police officers to take children from under the control of their parents pending a magisterial order. In- spector Tanner had asked him if the Guardians would agree to children being removed to the workhouse pending the magisterial order. The police were quite prepared to pay the cost of maintenance. Mr S. Powell: I certainly think we ought to take them in. The Chairman moved, and Mr LI. D. Hum- phreys seconded, that this course be taken. Th Master then announced that the police I would pay is per day for the maintenance of each child. The Guardians readily agreed to these terms, one member remarking, And we'll make a profit out of it, too! A letter had been received, said the Clerk, from the Local Government Board, re-affirming the ap- pointment of Dr Alfred Shearer as medical officer for Llanllwchaiarn parish. THE INCONSISTENCY OF FORDEN. The Clerk read two letters from Forden Union, which evoked some growling from the guardians. One was the case of a pauper chargeable to Caer- sws and resident in Forden district, and asking for an increase in his out-relief from -38 to 4s. The other was a refusal by the Forden Guardians to grant 4s a week out-relief to one of their paupers resident in Caersws Union, and offering him only the workhouse. The Chairman Not very consistent on their part, is it ? Mr David Lloyd moved that the Forden appli- cation for an increase from 3s to 4s should be granted, adding that he thought the attention of the Forden authorities should be called to the in- consistency. The Clerk, in referring to the reports of the Poor Law Association, which were distributed among the guardians, said that there were two or three things he would like to refer to in the transactions of that Association. The question of the detention of tramps on Sunday had been brought before them by the Machynlleth Union. They had decided to give it a trial fnr fhrpp mnnfha hut than j'Anrl they were not only detaining their own tramps, but also those who were coming from other unions. It was decided therefore to send up the resolu- tion to the Poor Law Association. At the annual meeting this question of the detention of tramps on Sunday had come forward and the whole of the Association was in favour of it. It was, however, referred back to the Council to consider the ad- visability of urging upon the Local Government Board the necessity of bringing in a compulsory order for the detention of tramps on Sunday. GUARDIANS ON THEIR DEFENCE. There were just two other points which he wanted to submit to them. First of all the complaint had been made that pauperism was on the increase. Statistics altogether contradicted that statement. For instance, in the year 1856 pauperism was 57 per thousand, in 1908 it had been reduced to 25 per thousand. If they excluded the insane and the vagrants who ought not to he ;ncluded, the re- duction was even greater it was from 56 per thousand in 1856 to 22 per thousand in 1908, a re- duction of over 60 per cent. Further than that, the out-door relief had been reduced from 3s 3d in 1356 to is lolld in 1907, while the in-maintenance had increased from Is 13d to Is 9d. The increase was explained by the fact -that the cost of in- maintenance had arisen entirely from the absolute change in the composition and character of the workhouse. To-day the workhouse v.as really an infirmary for the aged and infirm and the chil- dren, and there had been a large increase in the cost of medical officers and nursing staff. This was due to the extra care the guardians had be- stowed on the sick and the aged inmates. The Poor-law Guardians had been charged with extra- vagance, but by the Local Government Board tables it could be seen that while the expenditure in 1874-5 had been increased from £ 6,774,000 to £10,602,000 in 1905-6 in the relief of the poor, and for other purposes from Cl,247,000 to P-2,442,000, the expenditure of other public bodies had increased during the same years as follows :-County and municipal authorities, £ 3,808,000 to P.11,370,000, an increase of 71 millions sanitary and highway authorities from £6,9%,000 to C24,012,000, an in- crease of 17 millions and elementary education authorities from 2374,000 to Cg,830,000, an increase of 9 millions. So that out of an increase by local spending authorities of 39 millions, the increase spent on the relief of the poor only accounted for 33, so that he thought charges of extravagance brought against the guardians would hardly hold water. "HARD LINES" AT LLANGURIG. Tf1 Rev W. Lewis said that two years back a Llangurig man of the name of T. Griffiths died, leaving a certain sum of money to be doled out to his sick and aged sister at the rate of 5s per week. The money was paid weekly by Mr J. R. Prysa, Pantdrain, for twelve months, and then the old lady's health gave out. Mr Pryse -the trustee —then came to him and asked if she should become a pauper to the extent of having the medical offi- cer to attend her. This was done, and a few weeks after the old lady died, and now a bill had come to hand for 28s. They all knew that she had 5s a week, but they wanted her to become a pauper just to that extent. The Chairman: Neither the Clerk nor I have any recollection of it, and there is no minute in the book. t Mr Joseph Davies: If we allowed the medical officer to attend, we are responsible. The Clerk You may be responsible, but you cannot pay his bill the doctor is paid by his salary. Mr S. Powell: Had the relieving officer told him to attend to this case ? The Clerk No, he did not. I have no doubt that Mr Lewis brought this matter forward. But the peculiar part of it all is that Dr Jones did not remember anything being brought forward by the Board until his bill had been returned. It is strange that Mr Pryse did not tell him that he must attend there as parish doctor, and not be- cause as he sent him. Mr Powell: The order should have gone through the proper channel. Mr David Lloyd I am rather of opinion that it is an oversight on the part of Mr Pryse him- self. He sent for his own doctor, and not ours. It was an over-sight, no doubt. Mr S. Powell The Board are Quite powerless. We cannot do anything. The Clerk: You would be surcharged if you sent in the bill. The Chairman It is evident that the doctor was not informed at the time that it was a pauper case. Rev W. Lewis I only want to make this clear that I brought this matter before the Board, and Mr Evan Williams supported* me. The Chairman Do you say that you recollect the order being made? Rev W. Lewis No, I won't go any further then what I have said. The Clerk: Had the Board sent to the medical officer to the attend the man, it would have been alright. Rev W. Lewis: Ye3, decidedly. Mr J. P. Francis Yes, I think I remember Mr Lewis mentioning it, too. A question was raised at the time whether the doctor could attend a person if he was not a pauper. Mrs D. H. Lewis also thought she recollected the Rev William Lewis bringing the case forward. Mr S. Powell: If the order had gone through the relieving officer it would have been alright, but it did not go through the proper channel. The matter then dropped. HIS ANNUAL BOOZE. The Clerk reported that X.X., a mason in the hous, had been doing some work, and he was applying for money to go out. He thought he wanted to go for his annual booze. The Guardians did not grant the mason any sum for such alleged purposes. The Master reported that the inmates numbered 89, as against 88 in the corresponding period of last year, while as compared with 1909 the va- grants numbered 481 as against 449. The Clerk then read the list of attendances for the three years as followsThe total number of meetings, ordinary and special, was 44. Evan Morris (elected October, 1908) 17, T. Whitticase 33, Ll. D. Humphreys 38, John Powell (elected June, 1909) 8, William Alderson :f3, John Jones 22, Joseph Davies 37, Pryce Pugh (vice-chairman) 33, Edward Davies 26, Rev W. G. Evans 17, Richard Evans (chairman) 39, David Lloyd 29, Edward Thomas 30, D. T. Francis 41, William Jones 33, John Gethin 28, R. P. Wilson 16, Thomas Mills 35, J. P. Fran- cis 36, Thomas Evans 11, J. H. Edwards (elected November, 1908) 27, Edward Lewis 32, Mrs D. H. Lewis (elected April, 1908) 26, R. Bowen 36, Di Higgs 36, Evan Williams 33, Mrs Bennett 37, S. Powell 36, and P. Wilson-Jones 21. It will be noted that Mr D. T. Francis carries off the attendance honours with a total of 41 next to him comes the Chairman with 39. CONTRACTS. The tender for printing of Messrs Phillips and Son, Express' Office, Newtown, was accepted. The meat tender went to Mr Edward Hamer, of Lalnidloes, with beef at 5d per lb and mutton 6d coal, Mr George Morgan, Caersws flour, the Severn Valley Co-operative Society, Ltd., who offered Appleby's choice at P-1 log 3d per sack. An amusing incident occurred over the last named contract after the Clerk had announced- that it had been granted to quite a new firm. Mr Powell asked what was the legal position with regard to the granting of the contract. The Clerk (solemnly) Any guardians who take part in a transaction under which they get a pe- cuniary gain are liable to prosecution and a fine of P-50. Mr Joseph Davies But it will be carried with- out the votes of any gentlemen who may be in- terested. The Clerk I was simply answering a question, Mr Davies it is for the Board to decide whether or not they accept it. Mr Joseph -Davies If they abstain from voting, it will be alright. The Clerk That is so. Mr J. P. Francis: When it was put, we did not know who we were voting for if it was put up again we would not vote (laughter). The Clerk: Did you know that this tender was sent in ? Mr J. P. Francis: No, sir. The contract was again put to the vote, and carried with two dissentients.

Interesting to our Farmer Readers While of special interest to agricultural readers of the Express,' the following particulars culled from the latest returns sent to us by the Board of Agriculture should prove instructive also to others. These returns deal with the harvest of last season, agricultural stock, the number and size of holdings, and other important matters. We find that last year the total area in Mont- gomeryshire under all kinds of crops and grass extended to 272,798 acres, which is the third largest in the Principality. The arable land measured 70,750 acres, against 73,598 the previous year, and sixth largest of Welsh counties. Of permanent grass there were 202,408 acres, an increase of fully 3,000. A slight increase in the area devoted to corn crops is noted, the total being 34,701, against 33,786 in 1908. In this respect, also, Montgomery- shire takes sixth place.. Peculiarly enough, in both 1908 and 1909 the potato field measured ex- actly 1,673 acres, and turnips and swedes showed a small increase. On the other hand, clover and grasses under rotation (26,332 acres) was less by 4,000 acres. Of agricultural horses, of all ages, there were in the county on 4th June last 15,524, a reduction of 500 but cattle (74,672) had increased by 2,400, and sheep totalled 478,919, against 475,544 the year before. Pigs fell from 24,575 to 19,925. An interesting table consists of statistics show- ing the extent of land under crops and grasses occupied Ity tenants and owners respectively in 1909. That occupied by tenants in Montgomeryshire measured 250,955 acres, while owners held 21,843 acres. Of mountain and heath land used for grazing there was 168,000 acres permanent grass, 202,048 acres, clover for hay, 16,425; not for hay, 9,907 permanent grass for hay, 50,072, not for hay, 151,976. Of orchards, Montgomeryshire has the third largest area in Wales. It measures altogether 584 acres, exclusive of that allotted to small fruit and permanent grass, which represents another 400 acres. The sizes of holdings are enumerated as follows (including those owned or mainly owned, and rented or mainly rented) :—Above one and not ex- ceeding five acres, 201 above five and not exceed- ing 50 acres, 2,759 above 50 and not exceeding 300 acres, 1,838 above 300 acres, 37 total. 5,535.

RHAYADER. The parish meeting for the election of parish councillors was held at the magistrates' room on Monday night. Mr W. R. Jones took the chair. There were between 50 and 60 present. Seventeen nominations were handed in. The Chairman hav- ing read out the names, voting proceeded upon them in alphabetical order. The result was as fol- lows:-Evans Morgan 45, B. P. Lewis, R. E. Lewis, and J. Jones 43 each, T. Beedle and E. Lloyd 41 each. R. Hughes 34. T. W. Evans 31. Herbert Worthing 25, E. Cecil Evans 15, E. P. Morgan 12, Thomas Morris 9, W. R. Wood 7, R. Dove 3, G. Dore 6, E. J. M. Hilliah 4, J. Clarke 3. On the Chairman proceeding to declare the first ten elected, Mr E. P. Morgan demanded a poll, giving as his reason that some had voted for more than ,ten and that the meeting was not sufficiently re- presentative. He failed, however, when pressed to substantiate the first statement by giving names, and it was significant that the party who demanded a poll put up the greatest number of candidates, but there were few of their supporters in the meet- ing. Mr E. P. Morgan was supported in his de- mand for a -poll by the Messrs J. J. Clarke, R. P. Jones, R. Dove, and W. Bowen Hamer. Subse- quently, Mr F. J. Clarke withdrew his candidature, so sixteen will go to the poll as matters now stand.

PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS IN THE COUNTY. Few Contests. The Parish Council meetings held throughout the county did not exhibit much party friction in the administration of parochial affairs, and only a few contested elections are the result of the annual confab," viz., Llandrinio and Llansant- ffraid. Below we give brief reports of the various meet- ings and the names of the councillors appointect I ABERHAFESP. The Rev H. Parry presided, and the following were elected in place of the retiring members :— were elected in place of the retiring members :— Messrs R. E. Jones, W. Jcnes, Tynycwm, E. Morris, Cefncoch, T. Nock, Rhydfelin, E. Nutting, Glanrhyd, Gerald Rees, Tynypails, and G. P. Whitticase Glascoed. Mr Evan Morris, the retiring rural district councillor, was again nominated for the office. Regret was expressed at the action of the post office authorities in not improving the postal facilities of the parish. CHIRBURY. Mr W. H. Morris presided at the parish meeting for Chirbury ward, and the following were elected without opposition :-Messrs E. R. Morris, T. E. Kinsey, A. Ward, E. Bridgwater, W. Whittingham, and W. H. Langford. Mr Langford is the only new member.. In the Martop ward, Mr Robert Gwilt presided, and Messrs John Jarrett and Job Watkin wore re-elected. CHURCHSTOKE. Mr G. Mountford presided, and the following were elected :—Messrs C. B. Bailey, M. Chapman, R. Davies, W. V. Davies, John Jones, Ivy House Cottage, R. Jones, Pentre House, E. Meddins, A. G. Mountford, James Owen, R. B. Williams, F. Gardner, J. Marston, Old Churchstoke, and G. Mountford. The three last named take the place of Messrs T. Francis, R. Langford, and T. Rich- ards, who did not seek re-election. FORDEN. Mr David Rogers, The Grove, presided, and the following were elected :—Messrs John Bowen, Up- per Mnnb n; Thomas Bowen, Ivy House; John Cairns, Bank Farm William Griffiths, The Cwm John Jones, Ackley Henry Lewis, Brynwolfyn David Rogers, junr., Penylan Herbert Stafford, and Thomas Williams, The Gaer. LLANSANTFFRAID DEYTHEUR Mr Edward Hammond was voted to the chair. Questions were put to the candidates, after which the Chairman declared the following elected :— Messrs George Kempster, Verniew House, John Hughes, Gelli, John Edwards, Trewylan, John Evans, Bank, Richard Vaughan, Trewylan House, John Evans, Bronavon, and Evan Hughes, New Buildings. The annual parish meeting was after- ward-a held, when the receipts and payments of the Parish Council were read by the Clerk, Mr John W. Hughes. A report on the distribution of the charities was also given. The Chairman of the Parish Council (Mr G. Kempster) gave a summary of the work done by the Council during the year. The Chairman hoped the new councillors would take an interest in the parish work, and be faith- ful in attending the meetings of the parish par- liament. LLANFIHANGEL. Mr J. Evans, Llwynymoelgae, presided, and fif- teen nomination papers were handed in, as follows Messrs David William Davies, Tynycul, John Davies, Erwglanrafon, Thomas Edwards, Halfen Issa, Evan Evans, Tynycelyn, John Evans Llwyny- moelgae, Evan Hughes, Llwydiarth Hall, Edward Jones, Adwywynt Edward Jones, Brithdir Coch, John Jones, Moelfronllwyd, John Watkin Mills, Brwynog, Richard Parry, Farchwel, Edward Rich- ards, Pentre, David Watkin, Rhydyllechau, Row- land Williams,, Bryn, and William Williams, Cefny- coed. On being nominated as a candidate, Mr J. Evans vacated the chair, and Mr R. Gittins, Dolanog Post Office, was elected to the chair. Messrs David William Davies, John Davies, Thomas Edwards, Edward Jones, Adwywynt, Edward Rich- ards, and David Watkins withdrew, and the Chair- man declared the other nine candidates duly elected. Subsequently the annual assembly of the parish meeting was held. The Rev J. R. Roberts, rector, Messrs J. Lodwick, Cefnlhvyni, J. Evans, Llwynymoelgae, D. C. Davies, Dolwar Hall and R. Parry, Farchwel, trustees of the Strangeways and Vaughan, the Rev James Price's, and other charities, gave an interesting account of the dis- tribution of charities on St. Thomas's Day. This was the first distribution by the Parish Council of the Strangeways and Vaughan Charities under the new scheme. Mr J. Lodwick, rural district councillor for the parish, whose term of office ex- pires this month, and who consented to continue, gave, an account of his stewardship, and on the motion of the Rev J. R. Roberts, seconded by Mr D. Charles Davies, Dolwar Hall, a hearty vote of thanks was given him for his valuable services as guardian of the poor and district councillor. LLANGYNOG. Mr Robert Jones, Biaenrhiwarth, was voted to the chair. Eleven candidates were nominated for nine seats, but the Chairman declared that one paper was irregular. On a show of hands, the following were elected :-Messrs Robert Thomas Evans, Pantycalch, William Evans, Granite View, Evan Evans. Rhiwarth Cottage, David Evans, Castle Shop, Llewelyn Richards, Tanyrheulog, Trevor Jones, Gloucester House, Roland Jones, Berwyn Square, Edward Evans, The Mill, and J. O. Reese, Glyn Dyfi. No poll was demanded. Mr Reese, Council School, then took the chair, and the question of nominating a rural district coun- cillor was considered. On the motion of Mr T. J. Evans, Plas Aber, seconded by Mr J. Morris, Ailt- forgan, Mr Thomas Davies Jones, Blaenycwm, was unanimously asked to represent the district for the next three years, and he agreed to do so. The Rev R. Roberts, The Rectory, proposed, and Mr T. J. Evans seconded, a vote of thanks to Mr Jones for his faithful services as rural district councillor for the past three years, and Mr Jones suitably replied. The guardian next gave an ac- count of those receiving parish relief in Llan- gynog parish, and asked for any suggestions from those present. Two names were mentioned as deserving of assistance. The Rector read a list of charities and the names of the recipients, and the list received the approval of those present. LLANFAIR-CAEREINION. The following were elected :—Messrs Hugh Davies, Hirros, Pryce Davies, Penlan, John Git- tins, Heniarth, E. Lloyd Edwards, Cambrian House, G. Maurice Evans, Gartheilin, Evan Hughes, Bryn- glas, David Jones, Rhosaflo, David Jones, Tany- graig, David T. Jones, Pentyrch, John Jones, Peny- bryn, J. C. Jones, The Graig, John Pryce, High- street, Joseph Pugh, Hassall-square, Edward Rees, Cross Farm, and John Roberts, Cefndre. MANAFON. Mr R. Andrew, Cefn, presided, and the following were nominated and duly electedMessrs John Andrew, Plasdockyn, William Andrew, Bron- haulog, David Evans, Dolterfyn, David Owen Jones, Manse Cottage, Edward Jones, Lawut Issa, John Parry Jones, Glog, and Richard Pryce Wilson, Finnant. At the annual parish meeting a list of the charities distributed on Easter Monday, 1909, was read. It was stated that P,25 9s 9d had been collected in the parish towards the new County In- firmary building fund, and a unanimous vote of thanks was given the collectors. A vote of thanks was also given Mr R. P. Wilson for his services as rural district councillor. LLANBRYNMAIR. In the lower ward there were nine nominated for seven seats, and the following were elected Messrs J. H. Williams, G. H. Peate, Edward Davies, W. E. Williams, T. R. Evans J. D. Hughes, and Bebb (Dolfawr). LLANYMYNECH. Mr John Kemble presided, and Messrs Thomas Davies, Ernest Ethelston, Charles A. Hamer, John Jeffreys, John Jones, John Edward Morgan, Hugh obert Pryce, Richard Richards, and William Rogers were declared duly elected. LLANDYSILIO. The following were electedMessrs Richard Downes, Haughton, Evan Davies, Plas Foxen, D. Foulkes, Maesteg, G. Lloyd, Hafod Offa, J. Rob- erts, Church House, J. D. Rogers, The Grove, and E. H. Koberts, City House. Mr J. D. Rogers, chairman of the Parish Council, who was unable to attend owing to illness, sent ? concise report of the work of the Council for the last year, for which he was heartily thanked. A vote of sympa- thy was passed with Mr Rogers in his illness. Mr D. Foulkes, vice-chairman, presided. LLANERFYL. Mr J. E. Thomas, Erfyl House, was voted to the chair. Eighteen candidates were duly nom- inated, and after a conference between the parties, it was agreed that the Liberals should have five seats and the Conservatives four, and that the chairman should be elected from outside the Coun- cil. The following were elected, the first five be- ing Liberals and the last four Conservatives:- Messrs David Hughes, Abner LI. Roberts, George Watkin, William Owen, William Jones, Evan Jones, Evan Lloyd, John Davies, and Evan Howells. The old Council were all Liberals. MEIFOD. Mr Watkins, Glascoed, presided. Thp following fpurteen candidates were nominated for thirteen seats :—Messrs R. P. Roberts, Ystymcolwyn, J. M. Lewis, Nantymeichiad, Edward Davies, Rhosfawr, Chapman, Garth, Edward Evans, Coedgwryd, Evans (saddler), Evan Rowlands, Edward Oliver, R. Williams, E. Thomas, Tanyfron, the Rev J. M, Edwards, Sarnan, and Mr James Pickstock. The Chairman invited one to withdraw, and Mr Pick- stock and several others intimated their willing- ness to withdraw, and so avoid even a show of hands. The Chairman then declared the first thirteen on the list duly elected. Mr R. O. Rob- erts, chairman of the last Parish Council, gave a survey of the work of the Council, and some dis- cussion took place as to the lighting of the vil- lage. The farmers, however, left one by one, and the meeting broke up without coming to any de- cision. LLANDRINIO. Mr William Roberts, Old Post Office, was voted to the chair. Sixteen candidates were nominated, and the show of hands resulted as follows Messrs D. L. Bebb, Hainwood, 19 J. W. Jones, The Mount, 16 R. Pickstock, The Rhos, 16 T. Evans, Little Rhos, 14 J. E. Lloyd, The Mount, 14 S. Lewis, Mardu, 13 B. Pryce, The Grove, 13; J. Thomas, Cefn Llenyda, 15 T. H, Mor- gan, Trederwen Hall, 12; E. Davies, Plasfoxen, 11 J. Moore, The Schools, 10 R. T. Roberts, Punch Bowl, 10 J. Richards, Cedar Cottages, 9 J. Beddoes, Pinfold, 8 the Ven. Archdeacon Thomas, 7. An effort was made to compromise, but it failed, and a poll was demanded. LLANSANTFFRAID POOL. There was a large attendance, and Dr Lewis was in the chair. Eighteen candidates were nominated for the nine seats on the Council, and the show of I hands resulted as follows :—Messrs Whitfield, Bryn Virniew, 57 Jacob Roberts, 50 J. M. Hughes, Penybont Hall, 48 Davies, Dolwen, 48 Edwards, Melyniog, 48 Sergeant Owens, 48; D. Lewis, Gwernycilio, 47 Merser, Lion Hotel, 46 (elected) D. Mason, 23; J. Rees, 19 E. Erans, Tyissa, 17 W. Evans, Penissa'rllan, 17 T. Morris, 17 T. G. Jones, 16 Jones, Godor, 16 W. Griffiths, 15 and W. Phillips, 13. The first nine were de- clared elected, and Mr John Rees demanded a poll. A discussion took place, and the Chairman sug- gested a compromise. An offer of the Liberals to give the Conservatives four seats was not ac- cepted. The proceedings were very lively. LLANBISTER. The parish meeting for the election of parish councillors was held at Cantat School on Monday evening, when there was a record attendance. The chair was occupied by Mr D. Roberts. For the ten seats to be filled there were 15 nominations, and when these were put to the meeting, the vot- ing (by show of hands) resulted as follows :— Messrs J. Davies, Brook Cottage, 53;" J. Davies, Brynmelyn, 47 G. Griffiths, Abercamdwr, 19 D. G. Hughes, Cefn, 19 J. James, junr., Rhyd- hir, 54 P. W. Kinsey, Trellwydon, 49 E. Mor- ris, Cromllechwedd, 45 T. Morris, Farm, 62 J. Pugh, Park, 47 P. N. Pugh, Shop, 60 E. Richards, Brynwidog, 44 P. Smith, Palace, 45 T. Swancott, Tynycwm, 25 W. Thomas, Bron- llys, 20 J. Wilding, Grefodig, 21. When the Chairman read the result of the voting, the Con- servatives declared that they were not satisfied, and a poll was demanded by the following electors Messrs Evan Lewis, Vronganllwyd, John Lewis, Trawscoed, Robert Lewis, Frongoch, William Phil- lips, Cefnbronllys, and William Thomas, Bronllys- As the demand for a poll was not withdrawn, the Chairman stated that a poll would be taken on April 4th. The annual meeting was then proceeded with. The Chairman made a statement respecting the Tyllwyd and Maesyfelin charities, and also read the list of charity recipients for the year 1909. On the motion of Mr Edward Davies, secon- ded by Mr John Wilding, the accounts and state- ment were accepted and passed as satisfactory. On the motion of Mr J. Morris (Tyllwyd), seconded by Mr T. Morris, a vote of- thanks to the Chairman, and also to Mr J. J. Pryce, who acted as counter, was passed, and the meeting dispersed.

THE PRINCE OF WALES IN MONTGOMERYSHIRE. Completion of Vyrnwy Water Scheme. Interesting Ceremony. The Prince of Wales's visit to Montgomeryshire on Wednesday was a splendid success. In taking the leading part in inaugurating the complete Lake Vyrnwy water scheme, one of the finest municipal enterprises in the country, his Royal Highness has honoured Liverpool and has de- lighted Wales. Not many hours were spent over the border, but the time was passed in a rugged and attractive country, and, apart from the special object attained, there was much to interest the Prince in his progress by motor-car over hill and dale. The visit was made the occasion by the population of the countryside for a demonstration of loyalty, which was essentially Welsh in its heartiness and form. The districts through which the motor procession passed from Four Crosses station are sparsely peopled, with the exception of Llanfyllin, but wherever there was a roadside cot- tage a small knot of persons congregated, drawn probably irom an area measuring twenty miles north and south, and forming themselves into choirs, they welcomed the Prince by singing in ex- cellent style God Bless the Prince of Wales," by waving flags, and cheering loudly. Frequently the Royal motor-car was slowed up to enable the Prince to acknowledge the fulness of the greet- ing, and on more than one occasion the Royal procession halted so that his Royal Highness might say a few words to the leading men of the parish. It was three o'clock when the Prince of Wales reached the borders of Lake Vyrnwy. With his Royal Highness who was attended by the Hon. Derek Keppel, was the Earl of Derby, his host at Knowsley for the next two days, and an official party consisting of the Lord Lieutenant (Sir H. L. Watkin Williams-Wynn, the High Sheriff (Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest), and Major-General Lloyd, Commanding the Welsh Division. The Lord Mayor of Liverpool (Alderman W. H. Williams), who had received his Royal Highness at Four Crosses Station, 20 miles away, preceded the Royal procession, and with the Lady Mayoress and civic officials welcomed the Prince of Wales in front of a dais facing the impressive piece of masonry, which holds up more than 12,000 million gallons of water for Liverpool and district. Not for the first time did his Royal Highness hear a Welsh choir acquit themselves well. The Llanfyllin singers sang the National Anthem, and afterwards God bless the Prince of Wales," and the few hundreds of people who had toiled up and down the mountain tracks for many a mile to make the biggest crowd Vyrnwy has ever seen, loudly applauded the efforts of the choir. A number of members of the Liverpool City Council, all the members of the Water Committee, and the Mayors of certain boroughs had the honour of being presented. THE CORPORATION ADDRESS. The address presented by the Corporation of Liverpool, and read by the Lord Mayor, explained that The Coproration of Liverpool, some thirty years ago, sought and obtained Parliamentary pow6rs to impound the rivers Vyrnwy, Afon, Cownwy, and Marchnant, to provide its large population with an abundant supply of pure water. Power was given to the Corporation to supply water to any local authorities within 20 miles of the aqueduct which conveys the water to Liverpool. It is estimated that from this lake, and from the older but small works at Rivington, a population of about one million two hundred and fifty thousand receives a supply of water. The cost of the undertaking from the commencement has been nearly zP-3,000,000, and the work has been carried out so economically, on the advice of expert and competent engineers, that the Corporation are able to supply water at a very reasonable rate. We consider that great credit is due to the original promoters of the scheme, and to the respective Water Committees and their engi- neers who have been responsible for the manacs- ment and progress of the work. We regard it as a circumstance of happy augury that your Royal Highness should have kindly consented to be pre- sent to-day at the completion of this great public work, and beg to tender to your Royal Highness our most grateful thanks for your kindness, and we pray that there may be in store for your Royal Highness many years of happiness and prosperity." THE PRINCE'S SPEECH. >. The Prince of Wales replied as follows :— I thank you sincerely for the cordial manner in which you have welcomed me here to-day, and for the kind expressions contained in the address, to which I have listened with much gratification. It gives me great pleasure to take part in this ceremony, and to perform the crowning act of a vast scheme for providing an adequate water supply, the completion of which has occupied upwards of twenty-nine years. The short description which you have read of the inception and, carrying out of this immense undertaking is a record of engineering science and a monument of municipal enterprise. We can see for ourselves how the genius of man has transformed the valley of a mountain stream and its tributaries into a lake of more than 1,000 acres, capable of yielding between fifty and sixty million gallons of water a day, through an aqueduct nearly seventy miles in length, supplying not only Liverpool, but many other districts with that in- estimable blessing of an abundance of pure water. And the work has been carried out not only effi- ciently, but economically, so that this boon is I obtained at a moderate cost. I do not forget that the. first introduction of water into Liverpool from this source was in- augurated in your city by my uncle, the Duke of Connaught, eighteen years ago. To me, as Prince of Wales, there is an additional satisfaction that in availing myself of your invitation to lie here to-day, I have had an opportunity of seeing a district of the Principality which I have not been able to visit before. Yon all will, I know, join with me in paying tribute to those who were the original promoters of the scheme, to the engineers who designed and executed the work, not forgetting the men of mind and muscle to whose labours this magnificent undertaking is a striking testimony; and I congratulate the city on having secured for many years to come an ample provision from this beautiful Welsh watershed. You have asked me to turn on to-day into this great lake the water which you have collected from the Marchnant river, a large and important addi- tion to the scheme, the carrying out of which is due to your trusted engineer-in-chief. I shall do so with the greatest pleasure, and with every good wish. I am delighted to have this opportunity of meeting so large and representative a body as the City Council of Liverpool, civic heads of other municipalities, and the official authorities of Mont- gomeryshire, who have been so good as to join in your welcome. In again assuring you of my deep appreciation of the sentiments of goodwill to which your address gives expression, I desire to offer my most fervent wishes for continued prosperity and happiness of the citizens of Liverpool. ANOTHER CEREMONY. His Royal Highness then walked to the back of the platform and unveiled a bronze tablet let into the face of a massive rock to commemorate the completion of the waterworks. A little later the- Prince walked two hundred yards by the side of the lake to the spot where the tunnel which is henceforth to bring the water of the River March- nant into Lake Vyrnwy has been cut at the base of a hill. There Mr Joseph Parry ,the engineer of the water undertaking, explained the nature of the work by photographs and drawings. The Prince of Wales, by the simple process of pulling a lever, removed an obstacle in the face of the tunnel, and the Marchnant left the course it has pursued through the ages and poured itself, a slightly coloured stream, into the crystal lake. The finish of an undertaking which has cost Liverpool E3,000,000, was hailed with much enthusiasm, not only by the country folk, but by the gentlemen of the Corpo- ration, whose duty it is to watch over the interests of the citizens. AT LLANFYLLIN. Before thi.s, on the way up from Four Crosses, the Prince had made two halts. The first was at Llansaintffraid, where the Royal motor drew up at a little platform built at the roadside, and re- ceived at the hands of Mr John Rees a short addres3 from the Parish Council, to which he replied with a sentence of thanks. Coming to the town of Llanfyllin, which has a mayor and cor- poration and a gorgeous bell-ringer, although its population is less than two thousand, the ceremonial was more elaborate. A detachment of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers lined the street as far as the modest red-brick Town Hall, where the Mayor (Mr Ellis Roberts) and his colleagues were waiting. Llanfyllin is a very ancient town with an unevent- ful history, but it boasts that it received its first charter from Edward II. and that Charles I. slept there one night in the troublous times of 1644. It was therefore 266 years since the previous Royal, visit, and the townspeople were mindful of the greatness of the occasion. There were triumphal arches at each end of the main street and streamers were stretched between Venetian masts, but more notable still was the effort each householder had made to display a bit of colour, and, failing a Union Jaek, one good woman had hung out a rich Paisley shawl, that floated as bravely as Barbara Freitche's flag in Fredericktown. THE LLANFYLLIN ADDRESS. The Corporation presented an address which ex- plained that- Our ancient borough, comprising as it does more than 8,000 acres, is one of the largest in the King's dominions, and though sparsely populated, your Royal Highness may rest assured that its burgesses give place to none in intense loyalty and devotion to the Crown, your Royal Highness as the Heir Apparent, and our country. Many Royal favours in the centuries gone by have been specially granted to the inhabitants by means of Royal charters. commencing so long ago as the reign of King Edward II., but we assure your Royal Highness that none of them will be more highly appreciated by the King's loyal and dutiful subjects than the honour you now pay us by your visit." To which the Prince replied Mr Mayor and gentlemen,—I have received with much appreciation your address of welcome on this occasion of my first visit to Llanfyllin, and I heartily thank you for the kind sentiments to which it gives expression. I am delighted that my journey to Lake Vyrnwy affords me an opportunity of seeing this beautiful part of Wales, the land from which I derive the title which I am proud to bear, and of gaining some knowledge of its people. I have read with much interest the facts re- corded of your ancient and historic borough, and of the favours specially granted to its inhabitants by Royal charters commencing so long ago as the reign of King Edward II. It will be my pleasing duty to convey to the King and Queen the assurance of your loyalty and devotion. In again thanking you for your friendly greet- ings, I earnestly trust that God's blessing may rest upon Llanfyllin and its people." An inspection of the troops followed, and the journey to Vyrnwy was then resumed. After leaving Vyrnwy the Priitce of Wales motored back to Four Crosses by the way he had come, and taking train again travelled to Knowsley as the guest of the Earl of Derby. LLYN VYRNWY. The name Vyrnwy was first applied to the stream that ran through the valley of the reservoir before the Liverpool Corporation made it famous. The, correct pronunciation of fhe word must be learnt at the source, but for working purposes Vir-noo-y, with the accent on the first syllable, is probably as near as the English tongue is likely to get. Llanfyllin" also must be heard from a native unless the II" has already been mastered in that case all that it is necessary to know is that the vowel values are as in Llan-vull-in. Lake Vyrnwy," by the way, must be a misnomer by all rules of logic and language the name should be either the Vyrnwy Reservoir or Llyn Vyrnwy—the name by which it is known in the district. No- body says Lake Lomond or Neagh Lake," and there is no reason why Lake Vyrnwy or "Bala Lake should be imposed on either the English or Welsh language. THE CHARACTER OF THE WORKS. Liverpool, in its need for water, has stretched out a long arn and caused a strange convulsion sixty miles from the city, in what was once a quiet and sequestered valley. It has buried an ancient village, with a church, vicarage, school, inn, and three chapels, under ten fathoms of water, and created on its site what many hold to be the most noble and picturesque lake in Wales Wednesday's ceremony was the completion of thirty years' labour. The works have involved the damming of three rivers ar.d the pouring into one receptacle of the product of three watersheds or, to use the more precise term, catchment areas: -The receptacle is the Vyrnwy Valley the catch- ment areas are those of the Vyrnwy, Cownwy, and Marchnant rivers, and the completed works are capable of suplying Liverpool with 40 millions of gallons of water a day for ever. The first and most considerable portion of the work was the creation of the Vyrnwy Lake. The village of Llanwddyn, standing among the flat meadows, was lifted from its ancient site and' carried up the hill. The church of St. Wyddyn. founded in the sixth century and rebuilt in the twelfth century by the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, was destroyed, and the old bones of its churchyard were dug up and re-interred in a more airy place high on the hillside. The three Nonconformist chapels were demolished, and the "Powis Arms," a noted, comfortable, and an an- tique inn, was lost to the world. Across the lower end of the valley a great dam was built, and then during a year the waters of the Vyrnwy River rose till at last overflow level was reached, and the Vyrnwy Lake, running up into the Berwyn mountains for nearly five miles was in existence. The construction of the aqueduct, wnicfi runs through two hill ranges and across 68 miles of country to Prescot, and thence to Liver- pool, was the complement of this work. But- about these Vyrnwy works there is another remarkable point. When they were started, it was pointed out that. Liverpool would be in a good case as to its water supply, but the welfare of the river below the dam had to be considered. Before the works, its average summer flow was about two million gallons a day, but it was stipulated that if the Liverpool Corporation carried out these works it should supply compensation water to the river below the dam to the average of 131 million of gallons a day throughout the year. And, while taking all the water it requires, the Corporation is able to do this. The explanation of the apparent miracle is that the storm water-that in the past raged down the Vyrnwy during the winter floods, ran to waste, and was as often as not simply destructive- is now conserved, and with this winter-born surplus an average placid flow is kept up on the lower Vyrnwy throughout the year, which greatly ex- ceeds its former summer flow. When sanction was first obtained for the scheme however, the continually trowing needs of Liver' pool were considered, and, it being foreseen that the waters of the Vrrnwy might not be sufficient in the distant future when the city will be much greater than it is. powers were obtained to im- pound the waters of the Marchnant and the Cownwy rivers, and it is the final ceremony of this work that the Prince of Wales performed on Wednesday by pulling the lever which let the waters of the Marchnant through the tunnel which has been constructed for it. The two rivers, running one on each side of the reservoir, joined the Vyrnwy River two or three miles below the dam. They have now each been dammed some distance above the old confluence, and tunnels have been dug through the mountains on each side to conduct their water into the lake. The total cost of the scheme has been P-2,936,182, and the result is that Liverpool finds herself with a water supply as fine as that of any city in the country, and fully capable of supplying her growing needs for very many years to come.