The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

BOWLING. WELSHPOOL v. NEWTOWN. Welshpool visited Newtown on Thursday, and an interesting game resulted in a win for the home Club by 87 points. NEWTOWN. FOR AGST. Dr. Wilson and D Bunford 63 47 J H. Jones and Geo. Latham 59 38 J A Jones and David Morgan 56 52 H Roberts and E C Morgan 66 30 M Woosnam and G Astley r. 5*5 37 T Ll. Phillips and Ed. Morgan 47 56 347 260 WELSHPOOL. J W Davies and T J Evans 54 48 J Lambert and E Stockton 53 56 G Parry and G E Evans 44 52 T Hiles and T R Jones 42 59 H Harper and R James 28 66 J W Wilson and S Morris. 39 66 260 347

NBWTOW jN To FARMERS.—Mowing machines that require repairs and over-hauling should be sent in at once to Norton and Co., Old Foundry, Newtown. [Advt. COAL AND Limic.-If you want good quality Coal at reasonable prices, either in truck or cart loads, or in cwt. sacks, try JOHN SMOUT, No. 13, Canal Wharf, Newtown. r Advt. MR. T. MALDWYN PRICE, R.A.M., visits Llanidloes on Tuesdays and Newtown on Satur- days Lessons given in Singing, Pianoforte, Violin, and 'Cello. He may be seen at Mr Fvan Bebb's, Broad-street, or Salop-road, Welshpool. PARENTS PLEASE NOTE.-A pure sweet gives not only pleasure, but also nourishment to grow- ing children. All the ingredients used in making Ann Taylor's Everton Toffee are pure and whole- some. It is as nourishing as it is delicious. FURNITURE.—Have you visited MORGAN'S Fur- niture WiLrehouse;, If not, it will pay you to do so. It's the largest stock in the county, and the business is carried on in a warehouse, where rents and expenses are very low compared with expensive shops and assistants. This means a large discount to the pur- chaser. Call and see for yourselves.-f Advt. THE Misses Goodwin beg to announce the open- ing of their new Millinery Showroom, and give a hearty invitation to all Ladies to call and inspect the Splendid Display of Millinery in the latest London Styles. Now on view at No. 7, Market- street.-[ Advt.] NEW DESIGNS IN BLOUSES.—A wonderful selec- tion awaits your pleasure here. When you pay us a visit you will surely be delighted with the goodness and the excellent value of all cur New I Goods. Our aim is always to satisfy our Customers, and we do all in our power to achieve r this aim.—LEWIS'S, London House, New- Town-- LADVE.J A SERVICE OF PRAISE was held in the English Congregational Church on Sunday evening, when special hymns &c. were sung. Mr B. Hudson Phillips conducted, and the Rev. Jones-Williams preached. MR. GEORGE LATHAM, who last season played successfully for the Southport Central F.C., will figure next season with Stoke. The "Potters" will be strengthened by their acquisition of the Newtown international. TUESDAY'S MARKET PRICEs.-Chickens 3}6 to 4/9, hens 3/ ducklings 5/- per couple. Butter lOd to 1/- Hens eggs 15 and 16 per 1/- Beef 6d to 8d lb., mutton 6d to 9d, pork 6d to Sd, veal, 7d to lod; lam, 8d to lid. MUCH regret and anxiety have been manifest in the town during the past week, concerning the illness of Sir Pryce Pryce Jones. We are very glad, however, to be informed that under the best medical skill and nursing, the condition of our distinguished townsman is improving, and before long we sincerely hope to see him again Oioving amongst us. GOLF FINAL.-On Saturday, Mr James Wall and Mr R. M. Lloyd, the finalists in the golf tournament met, and after a hard fought match, the latter won by 3 holes and 2 to play. Singu- • larly enough their scores for the 34 holes were equal-171. Mr George Thomas, the hon. secre- tary, umpired the contest, and at the close the handsome prizes were presented by the president, Mr W. E. Pryce Jones, by whom they have been subscribed. SPECIAL meetings were held in the Salvation Army Barracks, the Public Hall, yesterday (Sunday), conducted by Ensign and Mrs Wilson, who for many years held a high position in the music hall world as comedians and irapersonatorf,, but who becoming converted, have for the past 17 years been working as special officers in the Salvation Army. The meetings yesterday were much enjoyed and they will be continued this (Monday) evening at 7-45, under the chairman- ship of Mr P. Wilaon-Jones, when the Ensign will give his life story. SCHOOL MANAGERS.—The monthly meeting of the Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Council School Managers, was held on Friday evening, wh.-n there were present: Mr R. Phillips (chair- man), Rev T. E. Williams (vice-chairman), Mr T. L. Jones, and Mr P. Wilson-Jones, with the Cor- respondent (Mr F. Bennett-Lloyd). A resolution was passed expressing their deep sympathy with the Royal Family on the death of the late King Edward, and loyalty and devotion to the new King. A letter was received from Mr J. E. Roberts, thanking them for their sympathetic ex- pressions, on the death of hia son Ivor. Mr Lane Griffiths, Penygloddfa Council School, wrote asking if the Managers would take over a small field (rental Xii), for the use of the School. They had got a portion of it at a rental of .£5. It was agreed that the whole field be taken over. A letter was received from Miss M. E. Hill, un- certificated teacher in the Penygloddfa Council School, asking if the Managers would allow her to resign her post, as she had obtained an appoint- ment near Worcester. This request was granted. The Secretary of the Newtown Co-operative Society wrote asking for the use of the Peny- gloddfa Council School playground and one small room, to form the procession, on Gala Day. This was crrantftd as usual. ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY.—The Sunday School anniversary in connection with the above was held on Sunday week, when the services were largely attended. The Pastor (Rev E. Jones-Williams) occupied the pulpit and delivered two appropriate sermons in the morning and evening and a short address in the afternoon. Special music was rendered by the Choir, conducted by Mr Tom Reynolds in the un- avoidable absence, through illness, of Mr Henry Corfield. Solos, duetts, etc. were rendered by Misses Winnie Phillips, Tregynon, Louie James and Dorothy Phillips, Newtown, and William Corfield, Bettws. Recitations were given by the following scholars: Misses Dorothy Phillips, Florrie Jones, Pattie Watkin, Bertha Griffiths, Violet Hibbott, Mary Ann Richards, Alice Kirk- ham. Chrissie Richards, Mary Watkin, Nellie Davies, Sarah A. Lord, Hilda Hibbott, Geraint Goodwin, Ernest Weaver and Sydney Reynolds, Mr W. P. Phillips presided at the organ through- out the day. The collection for the day amounted to.914 6 6d, an increase on last year's collection. Great praise is due to Mr Tom Reynolds for his kindness in taking on the responsibility of the conductorship. Mr Corfield was taken ill after the last practice on the Friday evening, and Mr Reynolds kindly took the matter in hand, which terminated successfully. DEATH OF MR E. PETERS MORRIS.The death has occurred at Llandrindod, after a protracted illness, of Mr E. Peters Morris, architect, within a day of his 62ad birthday. The son of the late Mr Morgan Morris, builder, Newtown, the deceased gentleman started life as a clerk with Mr Beecham, solicitor, Newtown, ultimately quitting the work to assist in his father's business. As his friends said, he had left the bar for the bench. About twenty years ago he went to reside at Llandrindod Wells, where he had superintended the erection of a large amount of property. In fact he was a prominent figure in the structural growth of that popular spa. Greatly interested in religious work. he was a deacon as well as secretary of the Baptist Church there, an ex-President of the Free Church Council, a Rechabite, Auditor for Llandrindod Wells Convention, and an ex-President of the Mont- gomeryshire and Radnorshire Old Baptist Association. While in Newtown he was a leading member of the Baptist Church, of whose Sunday School he was for some years superintendent, and a teacher of a large class. With temperance work he was much identified, and associated with him in the Band of Hope movement were Mr Geo. Thorne, M.P., Mr Parry Jones, and other prominent natives. Mr Morris, who owned a considerable amount of property in Newtown, was frequently seen in the town. He leaves three grown-up sons, his wife having predeceased him several years ago.—The funeral took place on Friday afternoon, when the Rev James Jones and the Rev Stephen George, Llandrindod, officiated. At the service in-the BaDtist Chapel. the Rev W. G. Mansfield, Velindre, and the Rev W. Williams, Knighton, also took part. In fulfilment of the expressed wish of the deceased gentleman, the special hymns were of a bright character. The remains were interred in Llandrindod Cemetery.

C. WOODYATT POPE, 13, Broad Street NEWTOWN. CHOCOLATES of all the Leading Makers always in Stock in great varieties. Sole Agent for CARSON'S Celebrated Chocolates and other Confectioneries. Large Variety of FANCY BOXES Suitable for Presents. Biscuits, Fruit, and all kinds of Sweetmeats. Splendid Assortment, and Big Range of Pricee to Suit Everyone.

WELSHPOOL. GRAND DISPLAY of new goods on show at BOWEN'S, the well-knewn cash drapers, Berriew- street. FOR FARM and Garden Seeds, Pea Guards, Pea Trainers, Wire Netting, Barbed Wire, etc., try W x. THOMAS, Ironmonger and Seed Merchant, Broad-street, Welshpool.—Advt. THE DAIRY.-Our Princess Separator has been awarded over 100 medals. The most reliable; easiest to work; British made.—Call and inMpect at HUMPHREY JONES & SON, Hall- street. [Advt. A NEW LICENSEE.—The Borough Bench granted the transfer last Tuesday of the license of the Railway Tavern from the representatives of the late MrR Wrigley to Mra Reed, High-street. MR. F. C. BABNES, Surveyor of Taxes (formerly of Welshpool), and now of Newcastie-on-Tyne 4th District, was successful at the Final Bar Ex- amination recently held by the Council of Legal Education. A NASTY BESOAR.—For begging and using threats at Berriew, Thomas Freeman, labourer, Worcester, was brought before the Welshpool Bench by P.C. Lewis on Friday and sent to prison for 14 days. MONDAY'S MARKET PRICES.—Eggs (wholesale) 15 for Is, (retail) 14 for Is; butter (wholesale), 9d to 9jd, (retail) lOd to lid per lb; chickens, 4s to 5s 6d per couple; fowls, 4s per couple; duck- lings, 5s to 6s per couple; new potatoes, 2 1-d to 3d per lb. TIPPING AND TIPPING.—Heard at Forden Board of Guardians last week: Relieving Officer For- tune The man gets 18s. a week."—Mr Edward Davies: He should have a good many tips."—Mr A. E. Bond: "There's no tipping in Welshpool now."—Mr Percival Hurlbutt: "How about the tipping of the refuse ? His FIRST CASE.-P.C. Parry-a recent recruit to the Borough constabulary—found his first case at 1 a m. on May 28th in Mermaid-passage, where p 11 Thomas Allen, of Three Tuns'-passage, was lying at full length on his back. Last Tuesday th3 constable proved a charge of drunkenness, giving his evidence in a clear voice. Defendant ad- mitted the offence, was fined 10s. including costs, and was allowed until Saturday to find bhe money. A TOWNSMAN HONOURED.—At the Forden Board of Guardians last Wednesday, the Chair- man (Mr William Pritchard) moved a resolution -1 That we place on record eur appreciation of the honour conferred by the Order of Druids upon our colleague, Mr E. Morgan Jones, by electing him Grand Master for the ensuing year." The Chairman remarked that they were very pleased indeed that Mr Jones had had the honour con- ferred upon him of becoming bead of an organiz- ation representing nearly 100,000 members. The Union was to fee congratulated on having such an efficient chief as Mr Morgan Jones was, and they wished him very pleasant duties and a very pros- perous year. Mr Richard Jones read the resolu- tion which was carried unaminously. Mr Morgan Jones thanked the Chairman and the Board for their kind remarks, and he remarked that he hardly thought that his elevation with the Friendly Society would not have bean noticed by the Board. THE DRUIDS.—At a meeting of the Loyal Prince Llewelyn Lodge last Saturday week, Mr W. Heath, N.G.A., presided, Mr D. Gardner occupied the vice-chair, and there was a numerous attendance of members. Mr R Wanklin, a delegate to the A.M.D., held at Leeds in Whit- week gave an interesting account of the proceed- ings at the delegation, after which Mr E. Morgan Jones, the newly elected Grand Master of the I order, who wore his chain of office, enlarged upon the report of the proceedings. The reports were received with much applause. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the delegate for his report, after which the Chairman referred to the honour conferred upon their Lodge Treasurer and Dis- trict Secretary (Mr Morgan Jones) by his unani- mous election to the chief office in connection with the Order of Druids. It was also an honour to Wales, said Mr Heath, as he was the first Welshman to fill the position. On the motion of Mr Wanklin, seconded by Mr Gardner and supported by Messrs Robert Davies, Pryce Lewis, and J. E Davies (Lodge Secretary), it was unanimously resolved that the Lodge congratu- late Mr Morgan Jones on his appointment as Grand Master, and that the same be recorded in the Lodge Minute Book. In acknowledging the compliment. Mr Junes having thanked the Lodge, stated that it was his intention to celebrate his accession to office by entertaining in the course of a few weeks the members of the Management Committee with their wives, and also the mem- bers of the Juvenile Branch, to a toa and enter- tainment, which announcement was received with vociferous cheers.

LLANFAIR-CAEREINION. NEARLY 92.—On the threshold of 92 years of age, Mr Hugh Davies, Bryn Hyfryd, has passed away. He had lived under six Sovereigns. He was a loyal member of the Congregational Church. WESLEYAN GYNIA.NFA.-Held here on Wednes- day, when the churches represented were Salem, Pontcadfan, Llanerfyl, Gwnfa, Dolwar, Pontrobert, Meifod, Maesygroes, Llanfair, and Saron. The presidents were Mr Evan Pi ice, Pontcadfan, and Mr D. C. Davies, Dolwar Hall. Forty certificates were distributed for scriptural knowledge, and 48 prizes for missionary collections. Special recogni- tion was made of Mr Hugh Davies, Llangadfan, who was first in the circuit with 99 marks out of 120. The singing, under the conductorship of Mr John Evans, Manchester, was excellent. SALE OF FREEHOLD PROPERTY.—Mr W. Story offered for sale at the Wynnstay Hotel, Llanerfyl, on Wednesday last freehold property consisting of an estate of small holdings, allotments, shops, and cottages. Ten lots were offered, each lot being sold under the hammer as follows:—New Shop and Erfyl House, sold to Mr John Thomas, tenant, for J6305 and 42Zio; Penllan, Mrs Jones. tenant, £ 160; Tycoch, Mr Evan Owen, tenant, £ 125; Caeffynon, Mr Smith, Wynnstay, £ 170; Cae Issah, Mrs Jones, Penllan, £ 157 • Penrhos Ucha, Mr Edward Jones, tenant, £ 260; Penrhos Issa, Mr Richard Peate, tenant, .£420; Wernddu land, Mrs Jones, Ponllau, tigo.

MOCHDRE. IT is with regret that we record the death at the early age of 13, of Martha Irene, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones, Penygraig, which occured on Wednesday last, after a some- what long illness, borne with great patience and Christian fortitude. The funeral (a public one) took place on Saturday,. when a large number attended, including a large number of little girl friends, fellow schoolmates of the deceased. The service at the House and Church was conducted by the Rev T. J. Roberts, suitable hymns were sung by the choir. The Oak Coffin with silver fittings was supplied by Mr D. Tilsley, while the fnnftral arrancements were in the hands of Mr D. Lewis, London House. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents and other members of the family. The following is the list of wreaths: From Dad, Mam, Sister and Brothers; Grand- father, Grandmother and Maggie;Aunt and Uncle, Penstrowed; Aunt and Uncle, Penyllan; Aunt Maggie, Cousins Bessie and Charlie; Cousins Pattie and Harry, Pentrewiley; All at Minlyn; From all at Cincoed Mr and Mrs J. Williams, Liverpool; Effie and Elsie, Liverpool; Mrs J. C. Williams, Newtown; Mrs and Miss Francis, New Inn; Mr and Mrs Inglis and family; Her Sunday School Teacher, (Mrs Roberts, Vicarage) All at Penthryn; All at Tynybar; Mr and Mrs Rees, Stepaside; Ann Wilding Bessie Buckley M. Kinsey; Constance E. Morris; All at Reservoir; Mr and Mrs Orrells, Francis and Edith, Talwrn; Mr and Mrs Morgan and George, Lettynybryn; Elsie; Annie and May Stephens; Nesta and Nora; Edith and Johnnie, Refel; Minnie and Nellie Buckley Mrs Mostyn and Bert.

Kerry Farmer Missing. William Evans, aged about 45, a farmer resid- ing at Cefnvastre, Newtown, is reported missing since Wednesday evening last. He is a widower, and has five children. He put the children tc bed on Wednesday evening, and about nine o'clock went out, remarking to the children not to lock the door as he was going on a journey and would be back soon. Up to last evening (Sun- day) nothing had been heard as to his where- abouts. The following is a description of the missing man:—Height, 5 feet 7 inches; hair and mous- tache sandy; fresh complexion; stoops when walking; large feet, turning out; dressed in dark brown tweed coat with buttons on back, and dark cord trousers, wearing strong laced up boots. He attended Newtown Fair on the previous Tuesday. Any information as to his whereabouts should be communicated to his sister Mrs Francis, Market- street Coffee House, Newtown.

I LLANIDLOES. LOCAL IVILL.-The late Mrs Harriet Paul], of Bronwen, Aberystwyth, and formerly of Green- fields, Van Mines, Llanidloes, has left estate proved at £ 8,401 lis. 4d. Mr James Paull (&tep- i aon) and Mr John Davies, solicitor, Llanidloes, acted as executors.

BERRIEW. SUCCESS —We are much pleased to note that Mr Harold Tilsley, son of the PostmaHLer (who is a pupil at Newtown National School) has secured the prize offered by Mr David Davies, M.P., for the essay on Admiral Blake." PETTY SESSION?, Saturday: Before Captain Johres (presiding), Mr A. E. Humphreys-Owen, Captain Corbett-Winder, Dr F. E. Marston and Dr Salter.—The following were summoned by P.C. Lewis and dealt with for drunken and dis- orderly conduct: Robert Edwards, Pentrellivior, hawker, fined 103 acd 7s costs, in default 14 days' hard labour. Evan Davies, Pentrellivior, labourer, fined 5s and 7s costs, in default seven days' hard labour. Elijah Vaugban, Machynlleth, hawker, sentenced to 14 days' hard labour. Mary Jane Lindly, of Montgomery, sentenced to 14 days' hard labour.—Mary Jane Davies, Montgomery, David Jones, Montgomery, Denis Howells, Welsb- pool, and Mary Ann U JJonnelJ, Welshpool, were charged by P.C. Davies, Tregynon, with a similar 11 offence at Manafon on the 17th May, and were each fined 10s and 7s costs in default seven days. —William Williams, a boatman on the canal, was charged by P.C. Lewis with stealing a quantity of firewood from the Saw Mills, Garthmyl, on Sunday, May 22 ad, and was fined 5s.

The Baptist Old Association at Kerry. The Montgomery and Radnor Baptist Associa- ation met at Kerry, on Wednesday and Thursday. On the first day about a hundred ministers and delegates were present, including a dozen ladies. The proceedings opened with a devotional service, Rev G. P. Edwards, of Gladestry, presiding, and there were also present: Rev. W. Williams, secre- tary, Mr J. Kinsey, Presteign, treasurer, Revs. T. E. William?, Newtown, B. T. Davies, Llanidloes, H. C. Edwards, Nawbridge-on-Wye, J. Powell Griffiths, B.A., Painscastle, J. D. Hamer, Kerry, H. Illtyd Jenkins, Gravel, W. Jenkins, Sarn, James Jones, B Sc. Llandrindod Welis, T. D. Jones, Howey, W. Jones, Presteign, W. G. Mans- field, Felindre, J. Pugh, Nantgwyn, H. Eollason, Montgomery, J, Lloyd Thomas, Newchapel, Owen Thomas, Dolau, and W. Young, Rock. Meesrs. S. Ellis, J.P., Llanfair, W. Watkins J.P. Dolau. George Davies, Rhayader. E, E. Pryce, Llanidloes, ex-presidents. Six new members were also pres- ent and were received into the Association Revs. L. Coombs, Mochdre, E. H. Dight, Maesyrhelem, C. H. Doughty, Welsbpool, J. L. Hopkins, Stay- little, W. E. Evans, Bwlcbysarnau, and Alexan- dra Litch. Ackhill. The Home Mis&ion Committee's report was read by the Secretary, Rev. W. J. Mansfield, and adopted. It stated that the year's expenditure had been met, and there was a small balance in hand. The report of the Deed Safe Custodians was given by Rev. T. E. Williams. The first Sunday in A ugust was appointed for special prayer. The usual subscriptions were voted to English and Welsh Baptist Unions, and to the Widows' Fund. Rev. Owen Thomas and Mr E. R. Vaughan, B.Sc., Staylittle, were appointed representatives on the Committee of the- North Wales Baptist College, and Revs. T, E. Williams and H. J. Jenkins, on the South Wales Baptist Colleges; and the Colleges were allowed to collect as usual. The Choral Festival committees were re- appointed-the Montgomery section to meet at Llanidloes on June 23rd, and the Radnor section at Llandrindod the following day. A lengthy discussion on festival matters ensued. During the morning session tidings arrived of the death of Mr E. P. Morris, the president of last year. The highest tribute was paid to his work and character, and a telegram of sympathy was sent from the Conference to his sons. At the afternoon Conference the Rev. J. G. Williams, of Llanfair, the president of the year was in the chair. The Secretary and Treasurer's reports were received, and considered satisfactory, the year's receipts having exceeded the expendi- ture by nearly 42. 1 The report of the year's working of the Baptist Visitor' was also given, and the editor, consult- ing editors, and committees re-appointed. Rev. G. P. Edwards was elected President for the coming year; and Mr S. P. Davies, Llanidloes, vice-president. All the officers were thanked for their services, and the treasurer and secretary were re-elected. Mr S. P. Davies and Mr E. B. Vaughan were elected auditors. Missionary and circular letter committees were re-appointed. It was decided to hold the Autumnal meetings at Montgomery, the Spring meetings at'Knighton, and the Annual meetings at Bwlchysarnau. Mr S. P. Davies and Mr E. R. Vaughan were appointed representatives to the Baptist Union of Wales; Revs. T. E. Williams and A. Leitch to the English Baptist Union; Rev. W. Williams to the Sunday School Union of Wales; Mr E. Vaughan on the Temperance Society of Wales; Mr S. E. Ellis on the Home Mission; Rev. W. G. Mansfield on the Baptist Building Fund Rev. H. Rollason and Miss Evans on the Montgomery County Temperance Association. A strong Reference Committee was appointed with greatly increased power. Councillor W. Watkin was chosen to take the place of the late Mr E. P. Morris. SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK. A discussion on Sunday School work, particu- larly how to retain our senior scholars, was opened by Rev. H. Rollason in an earnest and eloquent address, succeeding speakers were limited to five minutes, twelve speeches followed, and others were eager to speak, but the time was exhausted. Rev. H. Rollason and Mr Tom Williams, the Gaer, appealed to the Conference to assist the church at Montgomery in preparing for a bazaar with the view of raising £ 300 towards reducing their building debt. Revs. J. Jones and T. E. Williams supported this, and the session closed with a vote of thanks to the pastor and church at Kerry for their welcome and hospitality. The chapel was filled for the evening services, and the singing was hearty and inspiring Miss Bebb was the accompanist. Rev J. D. Hamer conducted, and the lesson was read and prayer offered by Rev L Combs. Rev A. Leitch preached an earnest temperance sermon from the works "Take away the stumbling block out of the way of My people." Rev W. D. Nicholas, of Trebarris-the special preacher for the day—followed with an eloquent discourse on God's anticipations." Rev Daniel Hughes. of Pontypool, was expected, and much regret was expressed when it was known that in conse- quence of illness the doctor absolutely ordered Mr Hughes to cancel the engagement. ft On Thursday the morning dawned tair, and a fine day was ardently desired, but succeeding showers decided that the morning service should be held in the chapel, which of course was crowded. The preachers were Rev W. E. Harris and H. C. Edwards. The afternoon and evening proved delightfully fine, and the services were continued in the open- air. The meeting place was kindly lent by Mr T. Jones, Brynllwyard; it was beautiful for situation, and had been carefully prepared for the accommodation of a larger assembly. A belt of firs sheltered the waggons which contained the speakers and choir, and seats were provided for the listeners. Rev James Jones conducted the devotional part, and an extremely outspoken presidential address was delivered by Rev J. G. Williams, followed with a sermon by Rev W. D. Nicholas. The evening service was opened by Rev E. H. Wight, and the preachers were Revs B. T. Davies and W. D Nicholas. The visitors who had not been to Kerry before were charmed with the beauties of the neighbourhood, and some declared the village was one of the prettiest they had ever seen. And all were delighted with the welcome they received.

RECITAL.—On Tuesday evening the Newtown I Silver Band gave a recital in Broad-street, under the conductorship of Mr T. Reynolds. The fol- lowing pieces were discoursed to the enjoyment of a large assembly Grand March, Kind's Body Guard,' Waltz, 'Visions of Salome,' Selection, 'The Arcadians,' Cornet Duett, Badinage,' Selection,' Robin Hood,' and God Save the King.' The duett was excellently executed by Messrs J. Morris and Lawton Reynolds. Another recital equally sucoessful was given on Saturday. TREFEGLWYS RATING.—Owing to pressure on space we have reluctantly held over until next week a long letter by Mr Riohard Jones, Pendinas, explanatory of the position stated in our last issue by A Ratepayer,"

SEEN AND HEARD. Iv ctbifip extenmate, nor set down aught in maiioe. BilaxtarEAUS. I don't. remember having laid down my morning newspaper with such ineffable satisfaction as I did on Wednesday morn- ing. I feel prouder than ever to belong to a generous nation, tu be a humble servant of the cause d that enlightened and righteous Liberalism which created and which holds our far-flung Empire by ties of loyalty, born of love for the flag f freedom and justice. I refer to the con- summation of the union of South Africa. Once the bitterest. of foes, Briton and Boer are now joined heart and hand, brothers of a great Empire. Only a few short years since, yea, it seems but yesterday, we were "muddling" through a horrible, bloody war to-day over the blackened veldt, where sleep the bravest of the brave, there is dawn- ing a new and a. better Jay. Biting were the bitter memories that rankled in the breast of the Boers after the war. Their country was a stricken waste, their homes were smoke-smeared ruins. fathers and sons had fallen in the conflict, the un- loved, because unsympathetic, Lord Milner was established in authority at Pretoria, and a horde of Chinese serfs, like dumb-driven cattle, were flocking into the Transvaal with, all their moral impurity. It must have seemed to them that their country was irre- trievably ruined. But Providence, which rides the whirlwind and directs the storm," timeously raised up a Liberal Government, whose coming witnessed the departure of Lord Milner, and the repatriation of the Chinese host. Peace always brings joy and gladness, but- also responsibility to the con- querur. Guided by faith and matchless fortitude, To peace and truth thy glorious way hast ploughed. Faith and matchless lortitude These- were the words adure>-ed by Milton io Cromwell. To-day they may well be given. as a crown to the memory of Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, whose benignant policy has delivered a desolated land from tyrannical rule, and given to South Africa and to the world a peace and prosperity it has never known. To-day the gallant Botha presides over a federated and happy South Africa, with, as his Cabinet colleagues, heroic men who have been made to feel the pleasure and pride of becoming fellow workers in the British Empire. Heaven bless this grand Union. You may have read in recent character sketches of General Botha, that his univer- sally popular wife is the grand-daughter of the brother of Robert. Emmett, the Irish patriot, who was hanged as a rebel in 1803. Elsewhere, in the course of a lecture OIl Songs and song writers," I have briefly described this young patriot in connection with one of Moore's songs, written to com- memorate the feelings of Sarah Curran, the daughter of a celebrated Irish barrister, who- was affectionately attached to Emmett. The sweetest lyricist the Emerald Isle ever pro- duced, Moore, out of a passionate love for his country, has written its chequered his- tory in his songs and ballads, and one can understand from the pathos in his melodies why he was such a favourite with all classes of his countrymen. The most tragic of all his lyrics was that of which Emmett iornis the theme-" She is far from the land where her young hero sleeps." Although not often sung in our neighbourhood, it recently re- ceived a new musical setting, which is cer- tain to make it immensely popular in the future. Briefly stated, young Emmett, during the troubles in Ireland, was tried, condemned, and executed on a charge of high treason, and his fate made a deep impression upon. public sympathy—generous and brave, as b was said to have been, and possessed of most of the virtues we like in youth. His conduct under trial was lofty and intrepid. The noble indignation with which he re- pelled the charge oi high treason against. his country, the eloquent vindication of his name, and his pathetic appeal to posterity p, .L in tne Hopeless nour 01 condemnation, must have entered deeply into every generous heart, for we read that, even his enemies lamented the stern policy which dictated his execution. In happier days and fairer, fortu- nate Emmett had won the affection of Sar-ali Curran. When every earthly power arrayed itself against him, when blasted in fortune, and disgrace and danger darkened round his name, she loved him the more ardently for his sufferings. How beautifully Moore has described her feelings in this heart stirring song She is far from the land where her young hero sleeps And lovers around her are sighing, But coldly she turns from their gaze and weeps, For her heart in his grave is lying. She sings the wild songs of her dear native plains, Every note which he loved awaking Ah, little they think who delight in her strains, How the heart of the minstrel is breaking. He had lived for his love, for his country he died. They were all that to life had entwined him, Nor soon shall the tears of his country be dried, Nor long shall his love stay behind him. Oh, make her a grave where the sunbeams rest, Where they promise a glorious morrow: They'll shine o'er her sleep like a smile from the west, From her own loved isle of sorrow. From the sublime to the ridiculous is an easy transportation. Into the third class smoker of a Thursday afternoon cheap train to Aberystwyth there entered at Welshpool a man with a breath heavy laden with adulterated waters. Early on the journey he produced a pint bottle of his favoured beverage, but the cork was fixed in very tightly, and he had no screw. An appeal to fellow travellers brought him one attached to a bunch of keys, with which he set to work, but making no progress his language became lurid. The secret known only to nhe owner of the keys. was that the screw operated the rever.-e way from the ordinary utensil, i.e., it- ought to have beetl turned to the left instead of the right. But be laboured hard, and, oh, his adjectival punctuations Meanwhile the <juiet- man chuckled. AT last the cork was partially broken, and with a. "plunk the remainder went down into the whiskey. The thirsty one then threw the gauntlet to appendicitis by taking a long swig. No one was sociable enough to follow him. He was last seen at. Aber terminus jostling his way to the exit with the bottle projecting out of his tail coat, and the best part of a halfpenny illustrated paper protruding from its neck as a stopper. What a birching the Welshpool reaction- aries received on Friday night. The week- end query in Pool is—will they be better for the blistering ? Lines Ba isn.

:the action of a section of the press in this -matter. Having thus quoted from and denounced the article which appeared in last Monday s Montgomeryshire Express,' entitled Welshpool's appeal to Lord Powis," Alder- man Harrison came to the matter before the meeting. He agreed that this unfortunate question had been before the Council for a very lengthy period, and it was time that a conclusion was arrived at one way or another. When the question first came be- fore the Council-and he might claim to be pretty well familiar with the facts, because he had paid some attention to it, and had been as attentive in the discharge of his duties as time would permit—four questions were brought forward, upon which the ac- quisition of the Henfaes property was thought desirable: I, Pure water 2, iso- lation hospital 3, refuse deposit 4, sewage disposal. He proposed very briefly, and as quietly and collectedly as he could, to deal with the four points. He thought that the pure water question could not possibly arise, but, speaking on behalf of the Town Council, there was an .absolute affinity of conduct, there was no division at all upon the question of supply- ing the borough and town with the purest, most efficient, and most sufficient supply of water that it was possible to supply. Let them have no misgivings in regard to that (hear, hear). It was refreshing to find that upon that point, at any rate, they were in perfect agreement. One of the previous speakers, in adducing his arguments in sup- port of the resolution, referred t to the ac- quisition of the Henfaes as desirable for purposes of a water supply. If it should prove that the water supply could be im- proved by the acquisition of this property, all opposition on the part of his colleagues would prompty disappear. With regard to the question of AN ISOLATION HOSPITAL, which was another argument adduced in support of the acquisition of the Henfaes, he spoke with very great respect in the presence of his friend, Dr Thomas, but per- sonally he should not have thought that the Henfaes was either a desirable or suit- able site for an isolation hospital, sur- rounded by fog and flood, and he could not imagine that an isolation hospital would be an attractive or desirable place if the grou d and the surroundings were to be utilized for either refuse or for sewage dis- posal. But he was happy to say that as regards the isolation hospital any difficulties had disappeared because their friends at Forden were willing to open their doors, and receive them into partnership of their isolation hospital (hear, hear). So that No. 2 argument had now disappeared from the Henfaes so-called scheme. With regard to the question of refuse dis- posal, he confessed that up to a certain point there 'was a very substantial amount to be said in support of that (applause). He and his colleagues on the Council were all of one mind that the present- system of refuse disposal was unsatisfactory, insanit- ary, and expensive. They were exceedingly sorry for those ladies and gentlemen in the vicinity, who must have suflered severely from the conditions under which the refuse disposal had for some time past been car- ried out. These had their entire sympathy, and they had cast about in all directions in the hope that they might find a satisfac- tory place for what was commonly called dumping ground, or otherwise for refuse de- posit. For a very long time they were met with DIFFICULTIES QF ONE KIND AND ANOTHER. No suitable place could be found, and it was only within very recent history that an opportunity presented itself to the Town Council, which a certain number of them, at any rate, thought was a very desirable one to seize. Is is common knowledge," continued Alderman Harrison, that the two fields have been offered to this Council, which we have now the opportunity of tak- ing, which we believe and are advised will prove in every way sufficient and advan- tageous for any number of years to come for the disposal of refuse." Regarding the suggestions that possibly difficulties might arise in regard to pollution, he had not the slightest hesitation in saying that if the Corporation "used-as they were determined to use—every possibly precaution, no diffi- culty need arise as regards this bugbear of pollution. It seemed to him they were try- ing to run away from a dog which was chained and could not bite. Therefore, from his point of view, No. 3 argument had disappeared. Now came the graver question, said the Alderman, changing into a lower key of voice, and speaking slowly and solemnly. Had they considered what was meant by the sewage treatment and the acquisition of the Henfaes for sewage disposal ? Had they considered what it meant in the way of an absolutely unneccessary and useless expenditure ?—as they believed on the Town Council, and they ought to be able to form an opinion, because they had taken great care and every precaution to see that their sewage system was properly and effi- ciently maintained (applause). He had waited long and anxiously to hear what scheme might be propounded, and he must confess that—although he was quite, open to conviction, if his friends could convince him otherwise-no question had arisen that would justify or NECESSITATE THE TOWN BEING PUT to enormous expenditure-he used the term "enormous" advisedly, because it meant many thousands of pounds, probably an addition to their rates of at least Is in the £ (applause and cries of "No, no! "). That was his conviction, and he fearlessly stated it. They might agree that at any rate the necessity had not arisen, and unless it had arisen, they should not be justified in going to the Local Government Board. Alderman Harrison now passed on to criticise certain statements made at a re- cent meeting of the Welshpool Traders' Guild. The chairman—a great friend of his —said the purchase of Henfaes was a good speculation. But they could not speculate with the ratepayers' money. If they went to the Local Government Board for leave to purchase the Henfaes, it must be for a definite and specific purpose, and they must pledge themselves—he spoke with some knowledge of what he was saying—within a limited time to carry out certain municipal and public, not private, works. If they did not do that, the alternative was that, even the liberty was given to acquire this pro- perty, they would be compelled to sell the superfluous land that might not be im- mediately needed for a dumping ground for the best price they could obtain (applause). JIad that emergency arisen ? He (Alder- man Harrison) unhesitatingly said no! There was no one connected with Welsh- pool—" and I claim to have a long ac- quaintance, having been born and bred amongst you "—who was more sincerely anxious to see the industrial development of the town than he was (applause). But how was it possible to attain it by the Cor- poration purchasing this property ? Unless it was for municipal purposes, it would not be permitted by the Local Government Board. Mr Hiles had called attention to the low rates and the small debt of this VERY IMPORTANT, ALTHOUGH SOME- WHAT BENIGHTED municipality. To whom were they indebted for the low rates and the small debt ? Was it not to the much abused Town Council which governed them in the past ? (laughter and applause). Surely, now that they had arrived at that very delightful position, they did not want to impose very heavy burdens upon the municipality P (cries of No" and counter applause). When the necessity arose, they might rest assured- he spoke on behalf of his colleagues and himself—if the necessity was ever presented to them that they must alter the sewage system, and go to this enormous expenditure for the protection of the health of the pub- lic, they should not fail as one man to go forward and say that at all expense it should be done. But they did not consider the occasion had arisen for the very large outlay of public money. "I will take the consequences," declared Alderman Harrison, CAST ME FORTH IF YOU LIKE! But as long as I am on the Council, I will act as I think best for the interests of the town and municipality, which is so dear to myself (applause). I would like, if you permit me, to draw attention very briefly to one or two argu- ments that I saw advanced at a recent meet- ing. The first speaker was a gentleman who possesses and claims, I think, some an- tiquarian knowledge. He, in a somewhat i, querulous lamentation, found fault with the Town Council because they had interfered with the acquisition of a freehold estate— that was the gist of the whole argument- as property for the benefit, I presume, of the municipality. But with all his anti- quarian knowledge, this gentleman seems to have either forgotten or overlooked the fact that for many generations-a very great many generations prior to his existence- the Town Council, or rather the corporate authorities of Welshpool have held as a free- hold right a large extent of property, which is now, or a great portion of it, the subject of a lease. Therefore, THAT SO-CALLED ARGUMENT, if you like, or that complaint, has little, if any foundation in fact, because my friend may have the satisfaction of knowing that the Corporation can pose as freeholders, and they have done so for many generations past. Well, the same gentleman then pro- ceeded with an argument—well, not an ar- gument, but a complaint that perhaps was more forcible than polite in language. I do Act want to adopt his phraseology or his eloquence of speech, when he spoke of the Corporation as riding to the devil till the 1st of November!" (laughter and applause). I hardly think that that was conducive to sound argument or to good manners. But let that be as it may, I wonder that the gentleman didn't go on to tell us-I mean the majority of the Council who we are ex- pected to meet at the end of our journey- (laughter and applause)—and with whom the argument would then be continued, and whether it would be a ratepayer or not, because, strangely enough, I think I am right when I say that this gentleman, who poses as a very strong advocate in support of the scheme, is neither a ratepayer nor a burgess, nor an elector of the town of Welshpool (some applause). It is all very well, but they who pay the piper have some right to call the tune. And when large rate- payers-and I claim to have a very exten- sive knowledge of rate-paying at any rate, if of nothing else-when large ratepayers hold a view, I do not know that it is quite in the mouth of one who does not contri- bute to the fuiid to tell us that we are rid- ing to the devil or elsewhere-" Mr Hiles: No personalities, please! The next speaker, said Alderman Harri- son, was of a very much more responsible frame of mind. He spoke very pleasantly and very fluently. But his one argument appeared to be that THE TWO FIELDS which were proposed to be acquired for the purposes of the dumping ground were in close proximity to a dwelling, and therefore calculated to be not only through the pollu- tion of the stream, but from the proximity to the house a legal and actionable nui- sance- A voice: Like the Gungrog! (laughter and applause). Alderman Harrison: No, not another Gungrog (renewed laughter). No! This is the Henfaes. The same speaker said they could let the Henfaes house without any difficulty. But letting a house on the top of a refuse heap and surrounded by sewage disposal, how was it the nuisance did not come in then ? In thanking the audience for listening so kindly and so attentively as they had done, Alderman wished to say emphatically that he saw no ground for supporting in any shape or form the resolution for departing from the position which, as an individual member of the Council, he had taken up, and which, until he was convinced to the contrary, he must claim the right to main- tain. He repeated emphatically that the time had not arisen when the town should be put to this enormous expenditure. He hoped that when they left the meeting they would give careful consideration to the ar- guments on both sides, and if they thought his few words worthy of support, he thought that the storm in the tea-cup would soon be at an end, and that the business of the Council would proceed, as it had done in the past, with harmony (applause). Mr. Robert Owen. It was now 10-20 p.m., and the Chairman remarked that at such a late hour lie thought they should bring the meeting to a. close. But amid loud and prolonged cheers from the Progressives, Mr Robert Owen rose and said: I thought we were not going to have a personal issue (hear, hear, and applause). At the last town's meeting I was called a busy-body. Nw I have been called an antiquarian (laughter). I shall accept the soft impeachment in both cases. So far as being a busy-body is concerned, all I can say is I believe in the hereditary principle perhaps some of our opponents do not. I was born a busy-body and all my people before me. I think it is most unfair to get up and hold me up to contempt in the way that Mr Harrison did by saying that I waft not a ratepayer. Well, it is not in my name probably, but I have paid rates here now for over 20 years (hear, hear, and applause). The reason I am not a rate- payer "—Avell, everybody knows I have got a father, who has got the house. He wishes to have it in his name, and my father has done good in his day in Welshpool (hear, hear, and loud applause). I have worked for my father, and not only that, but I have worked for my town (hear, hear, and applause). As it is a personal issue, I don't want to go on to the Henfaes scheme at all. But I have got to clear myself before my fellow-townsmen. And I do it in the only wav. As the speaker ended this personal ex- planation, the audience burst into grim cheers, and one or two people in the body of the hall held low their heads. Not con- tent with cheering, the Progressives rose from their seats, and accorded their popular townsman a most reassuring and cordial ovation. Mr. Hiles. The Chairman then called upon the mover of the resolution to reply. Mr Hiles said that Mr Harrison had taken the opportunity of introducing a personal note after he (Mr Hiles) had distinctly said that there would be no personalities on their side (applause, and cries of Shame Shame ") He was sorry to see his friend, Mr Harrison- (" Shame ")—confessed to the weakness of thei rarguments in such a way (hear, hear). Mr Harrison had taken four points, and he (Mr Hiles) would take them. The first, point was something about pure water. He had never heard of it before in j connection with the Henfaes. Was that not I right ? (applause). The second point was the. Isolation Hospi- J __1 tal. Well, tne i,ocai brovernment lJuaru Inspector, a man of expert knowledge, would come down there and look over every inch of the Henfaes estate, and he would see for himself whether an isolation hospital could b'e built there or not. What had they to do with it (applause). The third point was the refuse question. They were on a boating excursion at pre- sent (laughter). They went to Pool Quay once a fortnight. What happened in the other thirteen days to the people around the wharves, within 100 vards of that horrible stuff ? A Voice Flies Mr Henry Lloyd (Cobden-street) It's a nuisance to me, I know Mr Hiles, continuing, said that if they asked some of the respectable residents liv- ing around there, they would not wonder then why they were pushing the Henfaes scheme on with all their might to get some- thing to prevent these horrible nuisances going on in the midst of their town. The majority on the Council wanted to give them two fields with a brook between, such as they had at Erwfelin (applause and cries of "Shaiiie "')-for which they had paid a lot of SHAME AND DISGRACE AND £ 1,800 to witnesses and all sorts of people that. had to go up to London. They had paid for the Judge's condemnation. They did not mean to pay that again (hear, hear, and loud applause). If there was a nuisance on the Henfaes, well, it was their nuisance, they were the owners of the property nobody j could say nay to them. 1 A Voice Very good When Mr Harrison came to talk about the sewage he rightly lowered his voice- (loud laughter),—because it was the most important point of all. The sewage of the town would have to be dealt with sooner or later. Since he (Mr Hiles) had been on the Council—he hadn't been on the Council an Alderman for 35 years-slaughter and smiles) —and that. sort of thing he didn't play on their personal feelings at all he was there for principle (hear, hear) he did not care how they looked upon him personally he stood there as an honest man for principle (loud applause). He was not talking senti- mentalities or anything like that; he was talking of what he believed to be an honest desire for the good of himself and his fellow- citizens around him. That was his gospel (applause). He could remember during the short time he had been on the Council that they had had three warnings from the Severn Board of Conservators-" Why don't you find a method of disposing of your sew- age ? Why are you polluting our river, poisoning our fish, etc., etc., with your sewage ? What are you doing with it?" Umph What could they reply ?—" We are waiting on a reactionary majority on this Town Council to reply to the Severn Board of Conservators." The next time the Con- servators inquired what they were doing with respect to the pollution of the river Severn, what were the majority going to say ? Nothing Will you kindly excuse us for a few more years, and we will have a scheme, perhaps, by then ?" (laughter). The Henfaesites had a scheme—(hear, hear) —which would cost 3d or 4d extra rate in the E. To talk about a 1/- INCREASE IN THE RATES WAS ABSURD. The whole sewage scheme would not cost above £ 7,000. They had no debt, and hardly any rates worth talking about—2s or 3s against 7s or 8s elsewhere. "Are you afraid of a paltry few thousands for the sake of the health and the future welfare of your town ? said Mr Hiles. If so, I have done with you (loud and continued reassuring applause). It was now twenty-five minutes to eleven, and the excitement was growing intense as voting time drew nigh. But the Chairman cooled the feverish anxiety, with a wish that there should not be a rush from the hall immediately after the voting, because it had been suggested, as this was the King's birth- day, they might honour it before separating by singing the first verse of the National Anthem (applause). The Chairman then read the resolution and put 4 to the meeting. For ? A multi- tude of hands were at once shot UD. Against ? About a baker's dozen, including the two hands of one enthusiastic Anti- Henfaesite. The evident result. was re- ceived by the Progressives with loud laugh- ter and applause. "I have to declare the resolution carried by an overwhelming majority stated the Chairman. Thereafter Councillor Pryce Jones pro- posed a vote of thanks to the Rev Stroud Williams for his able and impartial con- ductorship of the meeting. This was seconded by Mr D .J. Jones, and carried with acclamation. God save the King" was sung with hearty feeling by Henfaesites and anti- Hen- faesites alike, and thus ended another memorable town's meeting in Welshpool.