The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

MONTGOMERYSHIRE INFIRMARY NEW BUILDING FUND. TOTAL AMOUNT REQUIRED £ 6,000. AMOUNT PROMISED TO JULY 2: je,5,610, AMOUNT YET TO BE RAISED: :£390. AMOUNTS RAISED AND PROMISED DURING LAST WEEK: Mr DavidAstley, Lilac House, Bradford 2 2 0 31r A. S. Cooke, Lynwood.220 Miss Swain, Crescent-street 1 1 0 Mr Bennett Rowlands 1 1 0 Mr A. E. Good win, Calcutta 1 1 0 Mr W. L. Murray, Maida Vale, London 0 10 0 Mrs Morgan, Plas Hafod, Llangollen 0 10 0

——-—■— The Honour to Col. Sandbach. The people of Montgomeryshire, and wherever else bis popular personality is known, will be delighted to note that the distinguished military service of Col. A. E. Sandbach, D.S.O., have been further honoured by the decoration of Companion of the Bath. The gallant Colonel, who is the esteemed Chairman of the County Territorial Association, and under whose direction and inspiration it has done much valuable work, has seen much ser- vice abroad, and distinguished himself on many fields. He was Aide-de-camp to the Major- General in Bengal, was employed with the Egyptiau Army, military secretary to the Viceroy, and held other important posts in India, he ren- dered special service in South Africa where he was Assistant Adjutant-General, and has also been specially employed in mobilization work at headquarters. We understand that Col. Sandbach has been mentioned for an important military position in Ireland.

Trefegiwys Rating. Sir,—No useful purpose will be served by pro- longing this controversy. A Ratepayer" believes in stagnation, and probably no amount of writing would remove his modioeval ideas. Educational progress notwithstanding, he still, has no higher conception of a fight than that associated with black eyes and broken ribs. It would be well, perhaps, for me to dispel his illusions about the two grants, which he begrudges, towards Clatter school. The bigger sum (the McKenna grant of £ 1,066) was a Government grant,, made for one year only, for the establish- ment of Council schools in what is known as. single school areas, with certain conditions attached. I was too humble an individual to. have anything to do with the origin of the grant, but, inasmuch as such a grant was available and Clatter fully qualified to make a claim, I should have been very blind to the interests of my constituents, and, indeed, to the interests of the ratepayers of the county, if I had not taken some share in pressing the claim en the attention of the Government. I may say that I was equally active in getting a share of this money to Aberhafesp (. £ 700) and Cefnycoed (.£600). Treteglwys could not possibly qualify for this grant, because it is not a single school area. With respect to the grant of .£250, this was not a Government grant, as stated by A Ratepayer," but a sum handed over from the Welsh Education Campaign Fund. This fund was collected for the purpose of assisting districts (more particularly in Merioneth- shire) in opening emergency schools, and even- tually of erecting permanent schools when they were recognised by the Board of Education Establishing emergency schools required a good deal of courage and personal sacrifice on the part of the promoters. The Campaign Fund Com- mittee were prepared to recognise this, as well as the stand made by the County Education Com- mittee against the Education Act of 1902. This grant may be regarded, then, as a merit grant, and not as the result of the smuggling activitiea of any one man as insinuated by A Ratepayer." —Yours truly, RICHARD JONES. Pendinas, Caersws, July 2nd, 1910. — —

KERRY. OBITUARY.—Quite a gloom was cast over the district of Kerry and Sarn last Wed- nesday morning, when the sad news be- came known that Mrs Alderson, Glanme- heli, had died. Her final illness was of short duration, and although accompanied by se- vere pain, she bore it with Christian forti- tude, and passed away peacefully, sur- rounded by her sorrowing husband and family, about nine a.m. on Wednesday last. The deceased was a Miss Bowen, Craig- fryn, Caersws, and she married Mr William Alderson some 48 years ago, when for many years they lived at Perthybee and Hopton successively, ultimately going to Glanme- heli in 1890. Those left to mourn her loss are the husband, together with six sons and six daughters (of whom eight are married). Mrs Alderson was a Baptist, and gener- ously assisted and contributed largely to the churches at Sarn and Kerry, where she was a faithful worshipper. But it was as a helpful wife, a devoted mother, a sincere friend, and a charming hostess that she impressed everyone who entered the portals of her hospitable dwelling. Her loss will be felt keenly by her many admiring friends, her large family and grief-stricken husband, and to one and all the sincerest sympathy is extended. The funeral took place on Saturday at Sarn Church, where the remains were placed to rest in the peaceful graveyard, where members of the Alderson family have been buried for many years. The funeral, which was one of the largest seen in the neighbourhood, was con- ducted by the Vicar of Sarn (Rev D. D. Pierce) the service at the house being taken by the Revs J. Jenkins and J. D. Hamer. A funeral service was also held on Sunday at the Kerry Baptist Chapel, when the Rev J. D. Hamer referred most feelingly to the late Mrs Alderson, the building being crowded. A similar service was also held at the Sarn Church in the evening. Mr Rd. Morgan, Snowfield, presiding at the anni- versary service on Sunday afternoon in the Kerry Baptist Church, made sympathetic references to the deceased, and also to the family, the head of which has been for some time the superintendent of the school, and a vote of condolence with the bereaved family was subsequently passed. Wreaths were sent by the following :-Loving hus- band Alice, Rose, Cyril, and Ben Willie and Mary, Lower Lea Pollie and John, New House Dick and Mary Jane and family, Knightcote Sallie and Alfred, Hatton Louie, Tom, and Willie, Hayton Tom and Mary, Perthybee Pryce and Harriet, Colestay Delia and Will and family, Hayton Mr and Mrs W. P. Hole, Crowther's Hall loving grandchildren Jessie and Minnie Mr and Mrs Manford, Rhos Mr and Mrs Bowen, Craigfryn Mr and Mrs Cound and family, Churchstoke Hall Mr and Mrs Ellis, Woodside Mr and Mrs Jones, Manor House Mr and Mrs Percy Hole, Shineton Mr and Mrs Pugh, Bowness Mr and Mrs Norton and family, Birmingham Mr and Mrs Milnes and family, Kerry Mr and Mrs Clement W. Norton, Dolguan Mr and Mrs Cottle and family, Newtown Mr and Mrs McCreath and family, Trefeen Mr and Mrs David Owen, Pwllpydwr Mr and Mrs Mantle, Shopfach Mr and Mrs Brumwell, Old Court j Mr and Mrs Davies and family, Montgomery Mr and Mrs W. H. Williams, Kerry Rev D. D. and Mrs Pierce Mr and Mrs David Owen, Glenmeheli Mr and Mrs John Morgan, Kerry Price, Springfield Davies, Springfield To dear mistress from Ted To dear mis- tress from Ellen." The coffin, a very hand- some one, was supplied by Mr Pryce, Kerry, and the funeral arrangements were efficiently carried out by Messrs Hughes and Roberts, outfitters, Newtown.

MONTGOMERY. LAW SUCCEss.-We are pleased to note that the name of Mr Charles Davies Jones appears amongst the list of successful candidates at the recent Solicitor's Final Examination held in London and is now a fully qualified solicitor. Mr Jones was articled to the Town Clerk Mr Charles S. Pryce. He has, during the last fire years, occupied a prominent position in the life of the County Town. As Secretary of the Foot- ball Club his efforts were (successful in bringing the Montgomeryshire Cup to Montgomery and he has taken an active part in organising the recreations of the young men of the town, who one and all are delighted at his success whick moreover is thoroughly well deserved. FOR THE FREEMEN.—" Better give them more at Christmas," remarked the Mayor, when the Town Council discussed last Thursday whether to give the 25 freemen £ 2, V-2 5s, or Z2 10s each out of the Flos land rents. So the Council decided to make a midsummer distribution of £2 per head. TERRITORIAL ARMY ETIQUETTE.—A sequel J was heard at the Town Council meeting last' Thursday to the discontent caused by the inability of the Montgomery Territorials to take part in the memorial proceedings on the day of the late King's funeral. The Town Clerk (Mr C. S. Pryce) had been in- structed to write for an explanation from the commanding officer, and reported re- ceipt of reply, which, however, he had un- fortunately mislaid. The substance of the letter, however, he said, indicated no inten- tion to discontinue the practice of terri- torials attending in their processions, and that if application be made in future to headquarters, there would be no difficulty. The Town Clerk added that formerly they. had always applied to the sergeant at Mont- gomery.

NEW MILLS. SCHOOL TREAT.—The annual treat in connection with Beulah C.M. Sunday School was held on Wednesday last. The tea, which was provided in the Chapel, was attended by a large number of scholars, the tables being presided over by Misses A. Davies (Bryn Cottage), P. Davies (Wern), M. Davies (Bronhaulog) and P. Davies (Belandog). These were ably assisted by a host of willing helpers. After tea a move was made to a field kindly lent for the occasion by Mr C. A. Williams, Glanrhiew, where sports and games were indulged in till dusk. Although the evening was somewhat marred by a few showers, a very enjoyable time was spent. During the evening gramophone selections were given by Mr J. Davies, Bronhaul, and sweets, etc. were distributed amongst the children by the Rev D. B. Edmunds and others.

CAERSWS. SPECIAL NOTICE.—Mrs. A. H. Bennett is still carrying on the Drapery Business as usual. The stock is now complete, new goods having arrived. and all marked in plain figures at lowest cash prices.- [Advt.] FAIR.—On Friday, between 9 and 10 a.m. not a single quadruped could be seen on the streets. However, a few came later. The auction is every- thing in the ancient city now. Who killed cock robin ? Not the Caersws auction. But the auction has actually killed the fairs. EARLY HAY HARVEST.—The Ancient City farmers are to the front again. Some days ago Mr Richard Rees, Temperance Hotel, harvested and carried large quantities of excellent hay. The crop was a very fine one. A thought has just struck me," adds our correspondent. "I should so like to be with my best eye glass near Kerry Pole in order to view the hay fields from that point of vantage."

MOCHDRE. TOUR BOOTS want repairing! Take them to Rickards's, 30, Bridge-street, Newtown. [Advt. WEDDING CELEBRATIONS.—The wedding of Mr Evan Woosnam-Savage and Miss Mary E. Evans was solemnised at St. George's, Cullercoate, on Wednesday, and on that diy the children of the day school, the members of the Church Sunday School and other were entertained to tea hy Mr Woosnam-Savage. The tables were presided over by Mrs T. J. Roberts, the Vicarage, Mrs Lewis, Kincoed, and Mrs Orrells, Tygwyn. They were kindly assisted by Miss M. Morgan, Miss Beatrice Tilsley, Miss Kinsey and Miss Constance Morris. The Vicar, in proposing the toast of the bride and bridegroom, said that the Church bells had already heralded to the parishioners of Mochdre the joyful news from Cullercoats. They would all be pleased to welcome Mrs Woosnam-Savage to Glandulas Hall, and she no doubt would be a great acquisition to the parish generally.—Later in the evening a firing party, under the command of Mr D. Tilsley, set to work and soon the Mochdre dingles were reverberating with the booms of cannons. A presentation by the parishioners of Mochdre will be made on the arrival of the happy pair at their future home.

Interesting Agricultural Com- petitions at Montgomery. On Saturday evening last a very successful hoe- ing competition was held at Jamesford, Montgom- ery under the supervision of Professor Forbes, Director of Agriculture for the county. Nearly all the local farmers and labourers were present, and very keen interest was shown in the proceed- ings, the opinion generally expressed being that competitions of a like nature would do a great deal to increase the country youths zeal for their farm work. This fact was afterwards borne out by the remarks of Mr Mitchell, of Coedydinas, one of the judges, who said that the youths' class was the beat work he had seen, the winner of this class hoeing being the best ridge in the field; the second and fourth prize winners were boys under 14, whose work was equal to most of the men. At the close Mr Venables proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Messrs Mitchell and Willis for their arduous work of judging. Mr Mitchell suit- ably replied and spoke of the excellent work done, by all the competitors. Professor Forbes also proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Messrs Venables and [Howard for their kind assistance. The following are the prize winners :— Class 1 (over 19 years of age). 18 entries—1, Maurice Lloyd, Chirbury-road, Montgomery; 2, J. Francis, Garthlow, Montgomery; 3, E. Owen Cliff: 4, G. Francis, Trwstllewelyn; 5, E. Eaton, Llandyssil; 6, Thomas Williams, Sutton. Prize for oldest competitor-Joseph Grice, Chir- bury-road. Class 2 (Boys under 19)-1, George Beavan, Black Hall (also the best ridge in the field) 2 Oscar Davies, Old Castle Farm; 3, E. Evans, Garthlow; 4, Harold Owen, Black Hall (also the youngest competitor).

CRICKET. R.W.W. v. CHIRBURY. Played at Chirbury on Saturday. Scores CHIRBURY. W R Shaw c Evans b Edwards. 0 E H Ray b Edwards 17 W H Langford b Edwards 2 J S Morris b Edwards 4 J Whittingham c Gough b Edw'ds 1 H Jones b R E Evans 4 E R Morris b Evans 4 W Arige c Worrall b Edwards 3 F White run out 0 E C Spockman c Edwards b Evans 2 V Williams not out 1 Extras 11 49 R.W.W. W Owen b Shaw 4 H Boulton c Morris b Ray 6 R E Evans c J Morris b Ray 4 A Edwards b Ray 14 W E Pryce-Jones b Shaw 30 H R Edwards c Langford b Morris 20 J E Powell c and b Shaw. 0 C P Challinor b Shaw 3 T J Evans not out la E Gough not out u F Worrall did not bat. Extras 9 Total for 8 wickets 103 For the R.W.W. A. Edwards took six wickets for 14 runs, and R. E. Evans three for 12. PENSTROWED v. R.W.W. 2ND XI. Played on the R.W.W. Ground on Saturday, and resulted in an easy win for Penstrowed by 70 runs to 19. T. A. Jones (22) and W. Leach (10) being the tou scorers for Penstrowed,

Successful Sale at Four Crosses. THE NEED FOR SMALL HOLDINGS. Mr W. Story, Llanfair, conducted a sale of farms at the Golden Lion Hotel, Four Crosses, on Thursday afternoon last. The property consisted of two farms and two cottages and gardens. There was a good attendance at the sale, and the biddings were brisk and sharp. Lot 1, Cofnllynedd,wnsisted of a farm of 80 acres, in the occupation of Mr Joseph Thomas rental (exclusive of tithe, but inclusive of land tax), 415. Mr David Jones, Maesgwyn, set the In ball rolling by bidding iil.OOO. The lot was knocked down ultimately to Mr Joseph Thomas, the tenant, at £ 1.920. Lot 2," Cefn Farm," in the occupation of Mr David Thomas at a rental of R60 (exclusive of tithe., but inclusive of land tax), was next offered. Mr David Jones, Maesgwyn, again started at ^1,000, and the lot was knocked down to Mr Edward Davies, Tybrith, Llanfair, at XI,555 Lots 3 and 4 (two cottages) were knocked down to Mi Edward Davies, Tybrith, Llanfair, at .£75 and £ 80 respectively. Mr Pryce Wilson Jones, who was present, stated at the outset that the County Council did not desire to bid against the tenants. The Auctioneer expressed his sympathy with the Small Holdings Act, which had for its object the retention of the people on the soil. He was not in favour of bringing to the land the un- employed brought up in the slums of our large towns, but he was strongly in favour of retaining the labourers, and bringing back those who were brought up on the land, and knew something of the land. Messrs Howell, Y uarsley and Reed, solicitors, Welshpool, acted for the venders. The Auctioneer announced that he would shortly offer from twenty to thirty small holdings for sale.

The Refuse Destructor. Sir,—I regret to trespass on your valuable space, but the matter on which I write seems to me to be one of some importance. The Newtown Urban Council, despite the protests of some of the more enlightened inhabitants, have decided to erect; a refuse destructor in or near the centre of the town. Much to my surprise I have not seen the tradesmen of the town take any very active measures against the erection of the same. I sometimes wonder if these gentlemen are aware of the undoubted evil and probable nuisance which they are calmly allowing to be placed in their midst. I have been in the habit of spending my income among the shopkeepers of NewtowD, but, sir, if a refuse destructor is to be placed in the centre of a small town like Newtown I intend spending my money elsewhere, at any rate, during the summer and autumn months. I do not like the idea of having mv food mixed up with the germs and refuse of Newtown, as it undoubtedly will be by flies, which gather round any refuse, and will pass from shop to shop and house to house, carrying with them germs and refuse in microscopic quantities, but quite sufficient to contaminate any food with which they come in contact. I like Newtown, and enjoy going there to spend my money, and I write this letter in the hope that the tradesmen will realise their danger before it is too late. To my mind a place like Newtown has no need of a destructor, but if the Council decides to have one, let them place it where it will not be a source of danger to the community.—I am, yours truly, VERITAS. June 30th, 1910.

SARN. ANNIVERSARY.— The Baptist Sunday School anniversary services were held on June 24th, and proved one of the most successful held for many years. The weather was fine, and the congrega- tions throughout the day were large, the collec- tions showing an improvement upon the previous year to the extent of £ 3 17s. lld. The preacher in the morning was Pastor W. Jenkinc, who took for his text the words, Bless the Lord." He also presided over the afternoon meeting, when be gave an address on the object of the Sunday School Anniversary. The following young people took part in recitations and singing Lily Evans, Clifford Edwards, A. Bayliss, Annie Jones, Maurice Price, Jessie Alderson, Fanny Edwards, E. Morgan, Clara Edwards, Ethel Hughes, Mary Jones, Lena Harris, and Harriet Price. Mr Richard Morgan. J.P., presided over the evening meeting, and gave the young people good advice, and made some in- teresting remarks respecting Baptists." The young people who took prominent parts in the service were—Fanny Edwards, Eddie Manuel, Jessie Alderson, Maurice Price, J. Burd. D. 0. JoneB, Fred Webster, Harriet Price, Dyllis Jones, Cecil Evans, Mrs Jones, Eddie Evans, Clara Ed- wards, Ethel Parkins, Susie Longman, E. Morgan, The singing and recitations were all that could be desired. Thanks are due to Mr D. Jenkins, who conducted, Miss A. McCreath, organist, and the teachers, for the deep interest they have taken in the children. It was certainly another red-letter day in the' history of the Sarn Baptist Sunday School.—On Thursday last, the Sunday School treat was held at Mount Nebo by the kind per- mission of Mr and Mrs Robert Price. It bad been arranged and announced to be held at Perthybee, but owing to the much-lamented death of Mrs W. Alderson, it was held at Mr Price's, who almost at the last day worked hard to get the place in readiness, and much praise is due to Mr and Mrs Price for their willingness in taking such a company at so short notice. The weather was none too fine, but the children and their mothers turned out in good numbers, and 152 sat down to tea. Those who assisted were Mrs Roberts, Mrs Price (Mount), Misses A. and M. McCreath, Miss Mary Price, Mrs Price (Little Cwmearl), Mrs Price (Frolic), Mrs Gwilt, Mr D. O. Jones (Super- intendent), Mr John McCreath, Mr Price (Mount), I and Mr E. Evans (Hollybush). After a few hours of play the children were given prizes and sup- plied with cake.

G. R. 7TH (MERIONETH & MONTGOMERY) BATTALION ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS. REGIMENTAL ORDERS By MAJOR R. LONGUEYILLE (Commanding). Headquarters, Newtown, July 5th, 1910. 4 L«NDON GAZETTE.'—The following extracts from the London Gazette, dated 27th May, 1910, are published for information Lieut -Colonel Sir William L. Napier, Bart., resigns his Commission, and is granted permission to retain his rank, and to wear the prescribed uniform. Dated 17th January, 1910. The following extracts from the London Gazette,' dated 24th June, 11,11,1, are published for information Major Reginald Longueville, retired pay, Reserve of Officers (late Coldstream Guards), to be Lieut.-Colonel. Dated 18th May, 1910. CERTIFICATES.—The undermentioned Officers 1 have qualified for Certificate (a) Appendix 4, T. F. Regulations, 190S, on the dates stated against their names: Second-Lieutenant S. P. Powel), 6/5110; Second-Lieutenant 1. O. Wynn Williams, 10/5,10; Second-Lieutenant D. O. Davies, 17,5,. 10; Second-Lieutenant W. J. Evans, 23/5-10. ENLISTMENTS.-The undermentioned man having enlisted into the Territorial Force, is taken on the strength of the Battalion, posted to D Company, and allotted Regimental number as follows: 638 R. Lewis, 22/6/10. DISCRARGEs.-The undermentioned men having completed their term of engagement, are struck off the strength of the Battalion from the dates stated against their names: A Company, No. 261 Pte. D. A. Jones, No. 265 Pte. E. Vaughan, 28/6,10; No. 268 Pte. T. Owen, No. 172 Pte. T. E. Morgan, 29/6/10; C Company, No. 246 Pte. A. Griffiths, 9/6/10; No. 247 Pte. A. N. Baines, 10/6/10. TRANSPORT.—The Officer Commanding C Com- pany will detail one man as driver for machine gun during Camp, and submit the name to this office by the 8th inst. H. J. PHILLIPS (Capt. and Adjutant) 7th Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers. B COMPANY. PARADES.—The recruits will parade on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 7 p.m. Dress: Drill order, plain clothes. Trained men on Monday and Thursday, at 8 p.m. Drill order. DUTIES.-N.C.O.'s for duty for the ensuing week—L.-Sergt. C. Latham andL -Corpl. Woolley. MUSKETRY.—The Range will be open for Re- cruits, Part 1, Table A, on Thursday, at 2 n.m. On Saturday, at 2 p.m., for trained men, Part 3, Table B, Standard Test. Names to be given to the S-Major by 8 p.m. on Monday next. (Signed) R. W. ARBUTHNOT, Captain, Commanding B Co, 7th R. W. Fusiliers.

Fczzy-Wuzzies to the Fore. HELP FOR THE NEW COUNTY "People will jJvvuys pay for amuse- men., said Leidy -'ryce-Jones, when open- Sa fpden.ie:, IWbryn on Satur- C uir^l in < tiie iunds of the new County Infarct.— -r,4 Miss AJiv Clark providetl u sp-endid a] fresco erter- tainment, and 1 I Edward Powell gener- y Put tne i..e..utiful Plas grounds at the disposal of the p-ibLc. Everything was veil orgamseu, nut, unfortunately, immp- diately preceding i.he opening ceremonial, AUuch was gr^iu'.ly periormed by Ladv Pryce-Jones, the fioed-gates of the sky were opened, and sua howers descended as are nu n♦ TV- 'rJ-J eT'ence<i in the summer ri'e1re,/tV<^< ''owever, a moderate 'a gentlemen irom the ♦ j- 2 solne 1 were connected with J e infirmary, v-^n Mr Scott Owen, the nn mK\rn p?™6 ^uV-dms a'nin^ttee, called upon Mr Clement W. Norton to read -he ffi r^i rfgtr1eU!n^ absence irom honorary Mr n 5 °f Se These came from ^an> \1 M • r- \v* T Rev Can^n ^1- r > f A. I. Guest, W. J?' James, C. S. Pryce (Mon gomery w. i>. Phillips, Llewelyn r-A.wfe.wa- s-c^- Mr bcott 0\v £ n -.hen said that he thought fay 3lttle in introducing Lady Pryce-Jones to ;!1e audience, for they all knew that her Lsdy^up had lived among hem for many years, and had always ide^ tified herself v.rb uny good work which was m progress by generously givin- her be Dlea^edT that theyVmfd all such excel] pnt fftored a^ain ? excellent ..e.Jth. It was typical of ber never-tailing kindness to come forward and assist such an object as tlley had in view, and he w. -H call upon her Ladyship to formally open the iete. Lady Pryce-Jones, in declaring the fete wm7)1 !hfi Sc-ott Owen Yiil t !iRVe lu,\ K tlcln little more of the 0 j ct tbey hau 213 view. She believed that it would cost a. considerable sum of money to merely builci one wall of the new in- hrmarv and she thought Miss Clarke had trj eaf ^>ne, -ethmg to provide the thl l°r !r:drs- They all knew what iin?rmaP+i ,!<;PO for Newtown, and h16 V *h,e' new m^itution would And },e: "r hold upon the populace. And now she understood they were about to introduce some A the same facilities in Wv TVn v3S y had in Shrews- bury by bringing down an eye, ear, and throat specialist. This would prove a great boon, particularly for those people in the neighbourhood who could not well afford to pay the fare to Shrewsbury. The new in- firmary would, in addition, be a eon- valescent home, v/heie there would be plenty of fresh r jr. beautiful surroundings, everything comi,-able inside, and a good :Ta f of nurses. All that, was wanted was a little money. Mr Scott Owen had been one 01 the hardest- workers on behalf of the inhrmary and an organizer of the annual infirmary ball, wnich had done such a lot to help the fur- People would always give money for r.musement, and she hoped that they would contribute freely in that way that afternoon, dnd that Miss Clark would be rewarded for what she knew must have involved a great deal of pains and tumble. She had great pleasure in propos- ing the fete open. The Rev R. Jones, in proposing a vote of thanks ';) Lady Pryce-Jones, said he did not how they could get on without the Dolerw iamily, and he had the greatest pleasure n ruoposing the heartiest \ote of thanks to her Ladyship for so- gracefully opening the proceedings. Mr W. H. Bè1,rtc.n Swift, in seconding, referred to the great solicitude always shown by her Lcoyship in all philanthropic movements. The vote having been carried with ac- clamation, and aciinowledged, The Rev T. E. "Williams said thev vrere truly thankful to Miss Clarke for the enter- t-aininent which 1ley were d'bout to re- ceive." He kne-i -lie had gone to endless trouble in making tne entertainment worthy of the object for which it had been pro- moted. Mr J. Arthur seconded. Canon Woosnam then voiced the thanks of the company "o Mr Edward Powell for his kindness in receiving them there in his beautiful grounds. It was a double- barrelled kindne's for it assisted the insti- tution and gave them an opportunity of meeting together all parts of the neigh- bourhood. As people they were very socially inclined. and this was- an excellent, opportunity for sooiid intercourse. Mr Scott Owen, in seconding, hoped they would take away very pleasing recollec- tions of the gathering. Mr Edward Powell, in responding, said it was his wife who did the work and viio did the talking. 21 they had not sunshine overhead, he hoped they would all have sunshine in their hearts, as people who as- sisted in good oojects usually had. Those who did not already know, would perhaps- be interested to "earn that the present in- firmary was only -ntended as a temporary building, and n' as a permanent institu- tion, and this was recorded in the min- utes. He believed that the new infirmary would have a budding worthy of the county, and, as Lady Pryce-Jones had said, they wanted a building where patients would have a chance A recovering afte r treat- ment.. The showery v.eather somewhat marred the subsequent proceedings, but neverthe- less a fairly large number, assembled on the lawn in from, of Plasybryn to witness the excellent entertainment given by the Fuzzy Wuzzies, under the direction of Miss Alix Minnie CI art. Mr Harry Hanks ably accompanied. -he programme, consisting of the latest c< :JIC "-ongs, was sustained by Maud Smith, Gwen Humphreys. Horry Powell, Percy i;well, Nolan Oliver, Reggie Davies. and Erf? Williams. Afterwards tea v/as provided in a mar- quee, and at 5.30 the entertainment was continued. Later a treasure-hidden compe- tition provided -omo interest and amuse- ment. Then c&ie an interval for dancing, to the strains i the Newtown Silver Band, on the well-kept lawn, until 7-30, when the last part of the Fuzzy Wuzzy entertain- ment was proceeded with. Some of the songs provoked --iiucli laughter. The band in their uniform, the Fuzzy Wuzzies in their red and white costumes, and children dressed representing different nationalities, presented a pic.uresque appearance. Other amusements were Japanese tricks, fancy stall (in the hands of Miss Nora Powell and Miss Hilda Jones) bran tub, etc. In the evening Juo Oxenford was in at- tendance, and gave her popular lecture en- titled '• Show of hands," in the Public Hall, before a good ,-udience. Great credit = due to Miss Clark for the admirable manner in which she had coached the Fuzzy Wusziev,, who delighted the audience with their performance. If those who had tickets to dispose of will kindly send the account. at once, the amount real- ized can be announced, in next week's Express:

Llanfechain C. C. Election. A vacancy had been caused in the County Council by the d&th of the latA Mr R. Owen Perrott, and on Friday polling for a represtnt- ative of the Llanfechain Division took place. The two candidates were Mr T. Pughe Evans, Tyny- llan (C), and Itlr Samuel Moreton Edwards (L), of Stone House. The number of electors on the register is 300, and up to seven o'clock in the evening about 240 had entered the polling booth. At last election the late Mr Perrott was returned by a substantial margin in his favour. Alderman John Bees was an enthusiastic supporter of the Liberal candidate. Mr Montague Woosnam, New- town, was the presiding officer, and Mr D. X. Morgan poll clerk. The result was announced shortly after eight o'clock, as follows :— Thomas Pughe Evans (C) 181 Samuel M. Edwards (L) 104 Majority 78

BERRIEW ODDFELLOWS' FETE. To THE EDITOR OF THE EXPRESS." <s Sir,—When proposing the toast of the Manchester Unity and Montgomery Dis- triet" at the annual dinner of the Rhiew Lodge on June 16th, I attributed the ex- <5vT nce the work done entirely to Mr «nuker'. I should certainly have included j-hose more immediately associated with notably Mr Tomley, the district auditor, in whom undoubtedly the Cor- responding Secretary finds a highly efficient -and conscientious coadiutor. July 1st, 1910.. M. D. JONES.

WELSHPOOL. GRAND DISPLAY of new goods on show at BOWEN'S, the well-knwn cash drapers, Berriew- street. THE DAIRY.—Our "Princess" Separator has been awarded over 100 medals. The most reliable; easiest to work; British made.—Call and inspect at HUMPHREY JONES <& SON, Hall- street. [Advt. MR THOMAS, ironmonger, Welshpool, is now offering Tanned Strawberry Netting, Wire Net- ting, Trellis, and all Garden Requisites. [Advt. AGRICULTURAL INSTRUCTOR'S SUCCESS.—Mr. R. H. B. Jesse, B.Sc., the agricultural master at the County School, has passed Part I of the agricul- tural diploma of the Cambridge University. This is equal to the ordinary B.A. examination in agriculture. TRADESMEN'S WEDDING- TRIBUTE.- Welsbpool tradesmen subscribed over X20 towards a wadding present to Miss Edith M. Harriscn, Fronllwyd. The money was spent on a kettle of Georgian pattern—weighing about 70 ounces,—and a massive silver photograph frame. TRAWSCOED TENNIS CLUB.—The first match of the season was played by the above Club with Welshpool on Thursday, at Guilsfield. The result was as follows:-(Guilsfield) Miss R. Francis and Mr Hughes, beat Miss Tole and Mr Taylor, 11, 9, and 6, 3. Miss G. Davies and Mr Ellis, beat Miss G. Jones and Mr Gwalchmai, 3, 6, 7, 6, 7, 5. A POPULAR FOREMAN.—Mr N. D. T. Watkin, Berriew Street, who resigned the foremansbip of the main roads in the Llanfair division to join the County Surveyor's Office staff, has received a dual presentation from the roadmen formerly under his charge. In recognition of his popularity during the 15 years he had to do with them, the men have given Mr Watkin a massive and handsome inkstand of polished stone, together with a leather kit-bag, both suitably engraved. I SAD STORY.—Mary Jane Davies, a native of Welshpool, whose last address was. Conquer Hall, was fined 10s and costs, or seven days, at the Montgomery Borough Sessions last Thursday for drunkenness.—P.C. David Davies deposed that he found her lying helplessly intoxicated in Kerry- street at 11-30 p m. on May 24th. He moved her along twice, after which she lay in the field below the Cottage Inn for a few hours.—The Mayor (Alderman Fairies-Humphreys): I thought she was a respectable woman. NEXT THURSDAY AFTERNOON.—Inhabitants of the town and district need not hesitate where to spend a pleasant Thursday afternoon this week. Particulars appear on the front page of to-day's Express," of the many attractions which the Welshpool Foresters have arranged for their second annual Fete: A tour through the Powis Castle gardens; and afterwards on the Recreation Ground, male, mixed, village and children's choir competitions; sports and danc- ing and a grand concert in the evening, at which the prize choirs will figure. Granted fine weather, the Foresters will doubtlessly command the great success which their enterprise deserves. DRUIDIsM.-The "Loyal Prince Llewelyn" Lodge of the Order of Druids has elected the following officers for tho next six months: Messrs R. E. Jones, N.G.A.; Ernest Jones, V.G.A.; James Pilot, guardian; Joseph Pryce, conductor; D. Gardner, sick steward; T. A. Meredith, elective secretary; Alfred Thomas and W. A. Jones, auditors. At the half-yearly meeting on Saturday night Mr E. Morgan Jones, G.M., on behalf of the Lodge, presented a framed emblem of merit to Mr R. Austin, P.N.G.A., for his services to the Druidical cause. The recipieat returned suitable thanks for the handsome present. CYCLIST INJURED.— While cycling along the the Newtown Road yesterday morning, William Bray, a youth who lives in Cumberland Place, fell in front of a passing motor car and was dragged for several yards, sustaining serious injuries. When picked up, his face was covered with blood, his right ear had been partly torn off, and there was an incised wound behind the eaç. The scalp on the right side had been abrased, and the hair taken off as though a clean shave. The motoring party rendered all assistance possible, and conveyed the unfortunate lad to the Nursing Institute. He has developed concussion of the brain, and his condition last night was serious. BoY DROWNED IN THE CANAL. On Friday evening a six-year-old boy named Frank Casewell, was drowned in the Canal near the Horse Shoe Inn, four miles from Welshpool, where he had been staying with his under, Mr Edward Pryce. How the lad got into the Canal has not transpired but he was accustomed to walk along side of it on his way from Berriew School. A little comrade named Tommy Roberts told the Coroner that he saw Frank's cap and collar in the middle of the canal, and getting on to a plank, held his head out of the water until assistance came. According to the witness, the rescue was just a little too late. The jury, at the inquiry on Saturday, returned a verdict of Accidental drowned." A DOG CASE.—George Cackett, of Pwll, did not appear at the Borough Sessions last Tuesday to answer a charge of keeping a dog without a license. According to the police evidence, defen- dant had his wife and two dogs near the Red-lane on June 17th. He bad a license for one dog, but not for the other. The police," defendant said, has been very good to me in the past, and I hope they'll be in the future." On April 13th last the police found five dogs in defendant's house—one old and four young ones, and only one license. The dogs were over age on his own admission. On May 18th defendant said he was going to sell them; ho got rid of three, and kept the other. Cackett was also summoned for allowing one of the dogs to be at large without his name and address on it. His explanation was that someone had stolen the other collar, but be didn't think it worth while to report the theft to the police. The Bench fined him Is. and costs in each case. GOLF CUP CONTEST.—Last Tuesday evening on the Red Bank Links Messrs W. Perry and W. Roberts played off the tie for the challenge silver cup presented by Mr David Davies, M.P. The result hung in the balance throughout, but ulti- mately Roberts won by 3 on the net score and 1 on the crroas score: <> Gross. Handicap.. Nett. Roberts 97 16 81 Perry 98 14 84 Perry at the end of the first round was one up on his handicap in the second round he lost in the quarry, and two halves followed in the next two holes. He took up a stroke on the 13th, and the two next were halved. Thus at the end of the 16th the two rivals wore square on the nett score. Both drove badly and approached ner- vously, but Roberts took up a stroke, and on the last green got down in 4, while Perry, who sliced into the rough, holed out in 6. The cards recorded the following detailed scores: Roberts, out, 4 5 4 5 6 9 6 7 5, 51; home, 44564757 4, 46. Perry, out, 46664 6 4 9 3, 48; home, 645 5 4 7 5 8 6, 50.

Mrs Edward Powell, of Plasybryn, was present at the annual meeting of the National Women's Liberal Association A. DOUBLE FUNERAL.—The parish churchyard of Lyabury North (Salop) was the scene of a pathetic double funeral last Tuesday noon. At Eastbourne the previous Thursday there had passed away after a long and painful illness Miss Josephine Ellen Newill, daughter of the late Mr Jeseph Newill, a native of Welshpool, and for many years estate agent to the Earl of Powis. The next day, at The Cottage, Lydbury North, Mrs Newill, her mother, also died, she being 79 years and her daughter 41 years of age. Many attended the funeral to pay their last tribute to a very highly respected and esteemed couple.

MACHYNLLETH. WOMEN'S TEMPERANCE ASSOCIATION. Einion Falls, Glandyfi, was the destination of the annual outing of the members of the local branch of the Women's Temperance Association. DRILL HALL.—On Wednesday, accompanied by Colonel Sandbach and Major Mytton, an inspector of the War Office visited the Drill Hall, and ex- pressed his satisfaction with the building. FIELD EXPERIMENTS. On Wednesday after- noon, before an exceedingly small audience, Mr R. S. Forbes, director of agriculture for the county, conducted several field experiments on a meadow near the Plas. Among those present were Lord I Herbert Vane Tempest, Mr Richard Gillart and Mr F. M. Campbell. VISITOR.-Mrs Charles Chudleigh, wife of the ex-Mayor of Johannesburg, South Africa, has lately been visiting her sister (Mrs T. R. Morgan) and expressed her delight with the scenery sur- rounding the town. The duties pertaining to the mayoralty of Johannesburg have been exceedingly arduous, and Mr Chudleigh, Laecompanied by his family, will spend several months on the Continent recuperating. PROPERTY SALE.—On Wednesday at the Wynn- stay Hotel, Mr David Gillart, auctioneer, offered for sale a farm known as "Cwmeiddaw" near Corris, including a sheltered sheep-walk for 120 sheep, four stone built cottages, two fields ex- tending to 170 acres, and a piece of freehold land connecting the tramway from Abercwmeiddaw Quarry with the Coriis Railway tramway. The purchaser was the Rev T. E. Roberts, Aberyst- wyth, for X650. OBITUARY.—The death of Mrs. Lumley, of the firm of Lumley & Sons, coal merchants, took place on Thursday last, which event cast quite a gloom over the neighbourhood, particularly in view of the quite recent demise of her daughter, Mrs Lumley Jones. The deceased lady had been in indifferent health for some years past, and the shock ef her daughters' death is no doubt one of the chief causes of the sad event. The sym- pathy of all the townspeople will go out to tne sorrowing family, who, soon again are in the throes of bereavement. A SERIOUS CHARGE.—A special sessions was held on Tuesday, when there were present on the Bench Mr Richard Rees and T. R. Morgan.—W il liam Williams, labourer, Dovey View, was charged by P.S. Davies with stealing a silver watch and chain and oranges and sweets, the property of Thomas Williams, Aberhosan. The two men had been drinking together.—P.S. Davies gave evidence of arrest, and said that when he searched the prisoner he found sweets similar to those sold to Thomas Williams at a shop in Maen- gwyn-street on Saturday night. The watch and chain were still missing, and in order to make a further investigation the case was adjourned until July 12th. The accused was allowed bail in his own recognizance in the sum of .£10 for appearance. GOLF.—The jumble sale in aid of the funds was held at the Vane Hall on Thursday last, and the result was very gratifying. A capital tea was provided, and much enjoyed by a large number of patrons. The following ladies presided at the stalls: Mrs A. O. Davies, Mrs Leighton, Mrs Jenkins, Mrs Meyler, and the Misses Meredith, Foulkes-Jones and Leighton. The following ladies presided at the refreshment stall: Misses S. Pugh, E. and G. Davies, M. Matson, and — Davies. A large number of people visited the sale, and as a result of the efforts of the officials of the Club a sum of X20 will be credited, which is a most satisfactory result. Lord Herbert Vane- Tempest very kindly lent the hall for the event, and subscribed liberally. It is hoped that the Club will shortly be able to arrange for a new Club-house to be built near the Common, it deserve the help and encouragement of all who have the interest of the town at heart. RESIGNATION.—On Sunday evening the Rev Josiah Jones, who has been pastor of Graig Con- gregational Church for a period of over fifty-six years, formally resigned the pastorate. Mr Jones, who is in his eightieth year, felt that the time had come for him to resign. Mr Jones will continue to reside at the Manse, and on Sunday evening he was elected a life deacon. His sage advice will always be at the service of the church. A farewell meeting was held in the chapel on Thursday week, when Mr Edward Hughes, J.P, Mathafarn, presided over a large congregation representing all denominations. The ministers of the town took part in the proceedings, and also the follow- ing laymen Messrs J. M. Breeze, David Smith, T. R. Morgan, J.P., D. E. Davies, and others. In the evening the Rev Job Miles, Aberystwyth, and Rev G. Griffith, Newtown, preached impressive sermons to a large congregation, in the course of which they made feeling reference to Mr Jones' retirement.

Arwystli Deanery Choral Union. FESTIVAL AT CARNO. The annual festival of the Choral Union of the Churches in the Arwystli Deanery was held in Carno Parish Church on Wednesday last. Nine churches were represented in the united choir. The festival commenced with a celebration of the Holy Communion at 8 a.m., the Vicar being the celebrant. At 3 p.m. the Rev Hugh Richards (vicar of Carno), the conductor, marshalled the singers for the rehearsal. It was soon apparent that it was the forerunner of a successful gather- ing. Miss Lena Davies (Llanidloes) played the piano, Mr Nugent (Llandinam), organ, Mrs Richards (Carno), violin, and Mr John Morris (Newtown), cornet. Immediately after the re- hearsal the choirs were provided with tea, Mrs Wilson (Aleppo Merchant Hotel) being the caterer. After the tea the gardens at the Aleppo and the Vicarage were thrown open. The festival was held at 5-30 p.m. The following order was observed Intoaera, Rev Basil Jones (Penstrowed) and Rev Darbyshire Roberts (Caersws); proces- sional hymn, Vexillum'; special Psalm, 68, to chants Crotch and Cooke; the first lesson was read by the Rev John Jones (Llanwnog), and the second by Rev E. O. Jones (Llanidloes) Magni- ficat' and Nunc Dimittis' sung to settings by E. Bunnett in A; anthem, Great and marvellous,' by Edmund Turner; hymn tunes, N omell Ter- sanctuli, 0 Quanta Qualia.' and St. Clement' as a recessional hymn. An earnest and eloquent sermon was preached by the Rev R. J. B. Paterson Morgan, rector of Bangor-on-Dee, Wrexham. The Benediction was given by the Rural Dean. The conductor had the choirs well under control. There was a large congregation, and nearly all bad to stand during the service as the choirs alone, numbering 240 voices, filled the Church.

LLANIDLOES. SLIPPERS in every variety to suit the summer weather. Large stock at Rickards's, 30, Bridge- street, Newtown. LAdvt. THE induction of the Rev T. Mordaf Pierce to the pastorate of the Calvinistic Methodist churches of Salem, Bethel, and Penmaen took place at Salem Chapel, Dolgelley, on Wednesday afternoon. COUNTY SCHOOL :—The counting of votes in connection with the Election of representatives on the local Governing Body by the parents of pupils attending the School took place at the Clerk's Office on Wednesday afternoon, the returning officer being Mr Llewelyn Phillips. Three vacancies existed on the Board of Gov- ernors, two being caused by the expiration of the terms of office Mrs Williams, Mid Wales House, and Mr J. Kinsey Jones, of Long Bridge Street, the third vacancy having arisen owning to Mr Gwilym Edmunds having been appointed a Co- operative Governor. The number of Candidates nominated was five, namely, Stephen Pugh Davies, Plas yn-dro, John Kinsey Jones, Long Bridge Street, David Thomas Morgan, Short Bridge Street, Emily E. Williams, Mid Wales House, L. Jones Williams, Argoed. As one of the three representatives to be appointed had to be a woman, Mrs Williams, being the only woman nominated, was declared duly elected without a contest. The voting in favour of the four re- maining Candidates for two vacancies were as follows :—L. Jones Williams. 26, J. Kinsey Jone?, 25, Stephen P. Davies, 16, David T. Morgan, 6. Messrs Jones Williams and Kinsey Jones, were declared elected, with Mrs Williams. ABOUT A LODGER.—At the Police Court, on Thursday, Margaret Bennett, charged David Mills, 41, China-street (her son-in-law), with assault. The Court was crowded, and much interest taken in the case.-Plaintiff stated that on June 27th defendant came home and quarrelled with his wife, and when witness entered the house he said that if they did not both get out he would kill them. Witness' daughter then came to her house, and defendant, on returning, banged the door and broke the window, and used awful threats. Wit- ness then sent for the police. Defendant struck her later on in Short Bridge-street, and she fell, and he struck her again when she got up. She and her daughter went home, and defendant and another tried to get at them all night.-Sarah Mills, wife of defendant, said that when her husband came heme drunk on the day mentioned he beat her. She went into her mother's house, and he followed and struck her. Previous to striking her he accused her of leading an immoral life with their lodger in South Wales.—Charles Stewart, painter, lodging at 3, Chapel-street, gave corroborative evidence, and denied any immorality. He did not attack defendant with a knife after he had struck him.—The defendant said that he had been married three years, and had lived happily until Easter. When he returned from South Wales he found a lodger at his house, who after- wards went to his mother-in-law's house. He came that week and found things wrong, and he got into a temper. Defendant admitted the assault, but said he was provoked.—Defendant was bound over in the sum of £ 10 to keep the peace for six months. ANNIVERSARY.—The annual anniversary ser- vices in connection with the Welsh 'Wesleyan Sunday School were held on Sunday. In the morning service the following took part: Recita- tione, Eva Jones, Thomas Wilding Ursula Wild- ing, Edith May Jenkins, Eva Jones, and Katie Morris; solos, Myfanwy Jones and Eva Jones. The children's choir, conducted by Mr J. V. Hamer, rendered some choice pieces of music in a very pleasing style. Certificates for Scriptural examination were presented to Edward Stanley Wood, Katie Morris, Eva Jones, M. E. Jonkins, M. E. Jenkins, Blodwen Morgan, Ursula Wilding, J. E. Cadman, E. M. Jenkins, and Elsie Morgan. In the afternoon the congregation had under consid- eration the first 18 verses of the let chapter of St* John. After these had been repeated by Miss Maggie Jones, the Rev Thomas Rowlands ques- tioned the meeting on this portion of scripture. In the evening meeting another miscellaneous programme was contributed as under: Recitation, Llewelyn Jones; duett, Misses Edwards and Lloyd; solo, "Nazareth," Mr T. Jones; song, "Nearer my God to Thee," Miss Anna Savage; song, Babylon,' Miss Jessie Morgan. The choir rendered 0 Father wbose almighty power," Joyful message," Deep Jordan's banks I tread," and We never will bow down." Mr William Afihton, district superintendent, presided over the meetings, and during the evening meeting de- livered an addreas on Sunday school work. Addresses were also delivered by the Rev Thomas Rowlands and representatives of the various Sunday Schools in the immediate neighbourhood on the work of the past year. Miss Florrie Rees ably presided at the organ, and was assisted by Miss Bella Fairbairn.