The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

HUNTING A PPOINTIFENTS. THE UNITED PACK. WILL MEET. fg-gieaday; October 18th Cook Inn, Forden At 8 a.m. THb SEVERN VALLEY HARBIEKS. WILL MEET. To«da.y, October 17th The Cock, Forden PrSETT „ 20th JheuSarl} Yttez&iJ. „ 24th Caerhowel fe'tjay, ». 27fch Treheligr, (at 12 o clock. I «. 11 _1-1- jsacii aay as LL u muuit. S. D. PRICE-DAVIES, Master.

CROWDED OUT. -Tho Leader, Leaderettes, and a quantity of local "Wit.

LLANIDLOES TOWN COUNCIL. THURSDAY. The usual monthly meeting of the Council was held at the Town Hall, when the following were present—the Mayor (Alderman Edward Davies) pre- siding, Aldermen Edward Bowen and D. Daviee; Councillors Richard Morgan, George M. Benbow, George Hercomb, Elias Dakin, William Ashton, Richard George, William George, J. Kinsey Jones, and John Sibbald with Messrs J. D. Davies, clerk, and T. Jerman, deputy clerk, and Mr J. E. Jones, rate collector. SCAVENGING COMMITTEE. The report of the Scavenging Committee was read, and was as follows: Your committee recommend payment of the bill of Mr Edward Meredith, for re- guttering in New.street, Bethel-street, and Great Oak-street, and by the London and Provincial Bank. They aleo recommend that a six inch pipe be placed in the water table under the path in front of Dyfnant- terrace, and that Mr Bennett Rowlands, the agent of the property, be asked to supply same. They have inspected the manholes at the top of Great Oak-street, and recommend same to be repaved. The above committee held a special meeting to en- qnire into the application of Mr John Humphreys, confectioner, to connect a drain from the back of his premises at the top of Great Oak-street with the main sewer. The application was granted.-Coun. cillor Benbow proposed, and Councillor George Hercomb secorf)i, that the report be adopted, which was agreed to. FINANCE. The report of the Finance Committee was read, and was as follows Amount of tolls collected during the past month was 19s 9d, paid to treasurer 17& 8d borough rate collected J280 138 2d; half. year's rent of the Sewerage farm lees ten per cent. discount R22 7a 6d; balance in hands of treasurer .£127 15s 2d. Bills were passed for payment amounting to .£77 8s 9d. Bill of costs re prosecution of persons for non-payment of borough rates was referred to Council for explanation. The estimated expenditure for the ensuing six months is as follows —Repayment of loan, J8237 16-1 lld; education, XISO; highway, £ 65; incidental, R60 3s Id; total, £ 513. Approximate receips, balance at Bank, .£55; balance of rates uncollected, £ 40 rents, £ 22 from County Council, £ 88; total, £ 215 leaving a deficiency of .£298 to be provided, to meet which they recom- mended a rate of la 4d in the X. The old lock-up is now vacant.-With regard to the bill of costs alluded to in the report, the Town Clerk said his duty was simply to collect the fees from the parties. If the complainant was successful he had to look to the de- fendant for the money, and vice-versa.—The report was adopted. CASH ON DELIVERY SYSTEM. Councillor J. K. Jones said that he thought the above scheme was unjust, impracticable, and tended to the centralisation of trade. He proposed a reso. fution in opposition to the scheme.—Alderman Daniel Davies seconded.-Councillor William George supported the scheme.—The direct negative was proposed by Councillor R. George, and was seoonded by Councillor Hercomb, and supported by Councillor Ashton.-An amendment was drawn up, but it was lost.—The direct negative was then put, and was carried by 5 votes to 4. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Dr. J. V. Owen tent in his report which was read, and was as follows: The health of the borough is excellent, and for the last quarter has been exception- ally good. It is now free from epidemics and fevers. There were two cases of scarlet fever and one of typhoid, but there has been no spread of these obnox. ious diseases. I have made various visits to the bakehouses, jalaughter-houtses, lodging-houses and cow.housea and find that every attention has been paid to my instructions and endeavours to keep them in healthy state. Most of the refuse accumulation has been removed recently or is in progress of removal Deaths during the quarter number nine, as compared with 14 for the corresponding period last year. Births number 23. as compared with 18. One inqueet was held during the quarter. No death from violence was registered. I am exceedingly pleased to preeent such a good health report.—The report was adopted. ALDKRMANIC VACANCY. Councillor J. K. Jones asked whether it would be advisable to have a special meeting before November in order to fill up the aldermanic vacancy, caused by the death of Alderman W. Thomas.—The Mayor supported it. It was decided to hold a special meeting on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

BOARDS OF GUARDIANS. FOEDEN,—WEDNESDAY. Present: Mr Wm. Pryce (vice-chairman) in the chair; Messrs Samnel Miller, E. R. Owen, John Thomas, J. Pryce Jones, E. R. James, E. Jones, T. Rjgers, R. W. Timmins, with Mr Charles S. Pryoe, clerk. STATISTICS. The Master reported that the number of inmates in the House was 103 against 102 corresponding week of last year tramps relieved during the fortnight, 184. The following were the amounts expended in out-relief: Per Mr R. Tomley, Montgomery district, X12 16s. ta 81 persons per Mr J. Fortune, Welsh. pool district, .£11 6s 8d to 74 recipients; per Mr J. Oliver, Worthen district, £9 14s 8d to 67 people. Balance in hands of treasurer on Union account, J21,431 28 lOd. The other business wts of merely a perfunctory character, nothing arising of public interest. MACHYNLLETH,- WEDNESDAY. Present; Messrs E. Hughes, Aberfrydlan, ohair- man, Ellis Hughes, Cemmes, Ed. Morgan and Rd. Hughes, Llanbrynmair, Richard Owen, Issygarreg, Thomas Evans and Evan Evans, Towyn, John Row. lands, solicitor, and R. Ellis, Machynlleth, and David Lewis, Uwehygarreg, Mr D. Evans, clerk, and Mr D. Morgan, assistant clerk. STATISTICS. Out-relief administered during the past fortnight, Machynlleth district, per Mr John Jones. X22 17s 6d to 99 paupers, a decrease of 6s 6s in amount of relief and an increase of 4 paupers. Darowen district, per Mr D. Howell, £ 43 58 to 161 paupers, a decrease of 6s 9d in amount of relief, and of three paupers. Pen. nal district, per Mr W. Jones, .£28 9s lOd to 102 paupers, an increase of 5a lOd in relief and of six paupers. Number in the house, 40 last year, corres- ponding peiiod, 33. Vagrants relieved during the past, fortnight, 114, last year corresponding period, 57. THE igOT-SE. The Master reported that the amended dietary table was commenced on the let October, when the clerk was present, and announced to the inmates the change in the dietary table which he (the Master) believed was much better for the inmates. POOR LAW CONFERENCE. The Clerk read a long letter which he had received from the Clerk to the Dolgelly Board of Guardians, which letter was the reault of the conference held at Rhyl recommending the Aberystwyth tieket system in dealing with paupers.-Mr Edward Morgan asked if their Board d.ff ered from any of the otherii.-The Clerk replied that it did not.-Mr David Lewis said that. compared with Aberystwyth, Machynlleth Union had more vagrants. At Aberystwyth vagrants were relieved upon three kinds of tickets-red, blue, aod white-and the holders of the red tickets were made to do more work than vagrants who had blue and white tickets. If that system was adopted at Machynlleth they would have fewer vagrants there. The matter was deferred to the next meeting. TRAMPS. The Master reported that lately a large number of tramps had called at the house for a night s lodgings, offering to pay, but he had refused to admit them. Mr David Lewis said something should be done in the matter as tramps, when they had nowhere to go to slept in sheds about the farmhouses and on the ba'y, which was <?.angeroue, hay stacks being some- times set on fire. _9n. INPUSTBlAli TKAIWIIHW. Mr John Rowlaads said there were six children in the house between 9 and 16 years of age, and some of them would soon be able to work. He thought if they were taught carefully uuder the direction of the Master it would be a good thing. The Master was a good carpenter.—Mr David Lewis said that if a boy was put on a farm he would learn more there than if apprenticed in a shop.-Mr Edward Morgan: Am I to understand, Mr Rowlands, by your scheme that you want to abandon all agricultural pursuits.-Mr John Rowlands: Oh, no.-Mr Morgan said that all the money to support the children was got from the ratepayers and the farmers, and he thought it hard jkyj faming tbpald t* ignored,—Mr Evan £ r»oa said that the farmers took the boys and taught them for nothing.—Mr Rowlands said they might be able to arrange with the shopkeepers the same as the farmers.—Mr Lewis concurred with Mr Rowlands.— Mr Rowlands said he knew of a boy who had left the house and put to a place and he did not like it.—The Chairman remarked that as good a living conld be earned by farming as at any other trade.—Mr David Lewis said that farming would be a better trade than anything else.—Mr Edward Morgan asked how it was that boys above 16 years of age were left in the house.—Mr John Rowlands proposed that the Master should get to know from the boys what trade they: would prefer being put to.—Mr D. Lewis proposed that if any of the shopkeepers want a boy he should have one from the house, providing that no premium was to be paid.—Mr John Rowlands said that if the Board found timber the Master could teach some of the boys carpentery if they liked it.—Mr Morgan a-ked if the b >ys were physically strong enough to handle tools.-The Clerk replied that they were.- The matter was referred to a sub-committee.—The Board then considered tenders for clothing. Mr RJ6S, draper, Machynlleth, received the tender.

MONTGOMERY AND SALOP PRESBYTERY. The bi-monthly meeting of the above was held at Berriew on Friday, October 6th, when the following wer J present: -At r D. Bebb, Castle (Moderator), the Revs R. Jones, Oswestry (secretary), E. Parry, M.A, Newtown, E. Williams, Bethesda, T. C. Jones, Welshpool, W. H. Jones, Salop, J. Jones, Oswestry, J. GriffithA, Tabernacle, J. Roberta, Bettws, and J. Davies, Berriew; Messrs T. Rowlands and J. C. Gittins, Newtown, W. R. Thomas, Abermule, T. Jones, Bethesda, T. Hamer Jones, Bettws, E Gethin, Brooks, L. Turner, W. Pritchard, M. Davis, .t1. Gittins. R. Lewis, J. Thomas and Jones, Berriew, E. R. James and R. Evans, Montgomery, J. Davies aad J. Rees. Welshpool, E. Gittins, Castle, J. Jones and D. Pryce, Groeslwyd, D. Davies, Genffordd, R. Griffiths, Tabernacle, and W. F. Davies, Bomare Heath. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The Rev. E. Parry inquired into the state of the cause at Berriew. The letter of transfer of the Rev. G. O. Evans, Llanymjnecb, from the Flintshire Monthly Meeting was read. Mr Evans, who was not present, was cordially received a mem- ber of the Presbytery, and permission was given him to attend the synodical examination. The Moderator gave an analysis of the statistics for 1892. The Rev. J. Davies gave a brief report of the United English Conference held at Newport, Monmouthshire. The Rev. W. Hinton-Jones gave a report of Caernarvon Association. Notice was given to rescind Standing Order II prior to the adoption of the Agenda Com- mittee report. The Rev. E. Parry submitted a list of foreign missionary meetings, to be held in Novem- ber, which was adopted, the collections to be paid be- fore the end of the year. The Rev. T. C. Jones was appointed to represent the Presbytery at the induc- tion services of the Rev. J. Roberts as pastor of Golftyn and Wepre Churches, Connah's Quay. It was resolved to hold jubilee meetings in each of the three districts, and to invite the Rev. O. Jones, B A., Llansantffraid, to attend the same. Committees were appointed to make the necessary arrangements. The delegates to Castle submitted their report, which was adopted. The delegates to Coedway reported that ilaw plans of the proposed schoolroom were necessary, and also that Mr Jones, Eyton, bad conditioaaliy made a generous offer towards the support of a pastor there, and a cordial vote of thauks was ac- corded him. The Rev. E. Parry, Messrs T. Rowlands and J. C. Gittina, were apoointed to meet brethren appointed by the Upper Montgomeryshire Monthly Meeting with reference to Mochdre. The application from Weston, having been previously dealt with, it was resolved to forward it to the Home Mission Com- mittee. The application of Aberbechan to be united with some other churoh or churches as a Sab- bath journey was referred to a committee consisting of one deaoon from each of the following churches, viz. Aberbechan, Bettws, Brooks, Berriew, Bethesda, Abermule, Peniel and Newtown, together with the Revs. E. Parry, J. Davies and E. Williams (Convener). Touching reference was made to the sudden demise of Mrs Williams, Celynog, Newtown, and a cordial vote of condolence with Mr Williams L was passed. Also a vote of sympathy with Mr J.Evans, Waeny*arn<iu, Bettws, in his affliction. The report of the Temperance Committee was read and adopted, special attention was called therein to the formation of B«nds of Hope, to the Temperance Sunday, November 26h, and to the holding of temperance meetings during the winter. The Rev J. Griffiths, Tabernacle, and Mr T. Hamer Jones, Bettws, were appointed delegates to Aberdovey Association. The I Secretary was re-eleoted. The discussion on the I report of the Harvest Collection Committee adjourned to the next meeting. Next meeting at Welshpool on Friday Decembet 8th. The Rev E.' Parry preaohedin the even djf.

FORDEN. CONGREGATIONAL CHXJBCH.—The aniversary of the Congregational Church was oelebrated on Sunday week when the Rev Noah Bevan of Bishop's Casile week when the Rev Noah Bevan of Bishop's Casile preached to large congregations. Collections were made on behalf of the Church Funds. Miss Williams (Glanhafren) presided at the harmonium.

MACHYNLLETH. RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY.-On Wednesday a meeting of the Rural Sanitary Authority was held, when there were present: Messrs E. Hughes (chair- man), Ellis Hughes, Edward Morgan, Ricba-d Owen, r Evan Evans, Mr John Rowlands, Mr Hujiyhrejs (inspector), and Mr Matthews (medical officer of health.—No business of importance was transacted. TRAP ACCIDBNT.-On Thursday a horse belonging to Mr David Morris, Norton House, was being driven up Maengwyn-street, when it bolted. Mr John Hughes, Comminscoch, and a son of Mr Richard Hughes, shoemaker, was knocked down, the trau I going over his head. Hughes was so seriously in- jured that he cou:d not be taken home, and had to be kept under the doctor's care at Machynlleth.

CEMMAES. AN ACCIDENT..ON THE MAWDDWY RAILWAY.— On Monday last, a pecu iar accident occurred on the Dinas Mawddwy railway. The train from Dinas Mawddwy, arriving at Cemmes Road to meet the 9-30 train to Aberystwyth, came at a fair rate into the station. The automatic brake was put on as usual, but it failed to work, and the engine rushed against the stationary buffers with tucb force that the last two coaches became detached, and ran a considerabie distance down the line. The passengers were thrown from their seats with much foroe, but none sustained any injury save a few bruises and a severe shaking. Several of the carriages were much damaged. Amid the excitement an old lady jumped out from one of the carriages screaming, and made her way to the luggage van. opened the door, and rushed m. In a few seconds she returntd with what waa once a basket of eggs, but they were all smashed. The con- sternation of the old lady was very great when last seen she was vowing vengeance on the Railway Company's officials, much to the amusement of the passengers.

BETTWS. The wonderful meteor which appeared on Sunday night week was observed in this neighbourhood. also a lunar rainbow on the previous Friday and Saturday nights. DISTRICT SCHOOL MEKTINQ.—The bi-monthly meeting of the Calvinistic Methodist Schools of the Newtown district was held at Brooks Chapel on Sunday week. The children and adults were ex- a mined, and a sermon preached by the Rev. D. B. Elmunds, Tregynon. The congregations were large. FAREWELL SERVICES.—The Rev John Roberta, p&stor of Bettws, Peniel, and Brooks Calvinistic Methodist chapels, preached bis farewell sermons at Bettws chapel and Brooks on £ >unaay weeit. ^arge •ongregations attended, and were considerably affected by the touching sermons preached by the rev. gentleman. He has left for hia new ephereof labour at Connah's Qaay. The sermon at Bettws chapel, preached in the evening, was bassd upon the words of St. Paul to the Phillipians, 1st ehap. and 28vh verse. Addresece were delivered at the services expressive of the regret felt at Mr Roberts leaving, and also wishing him every suocess in hio new sphere of labour. A presentation 1 as been made to Mr Roberts by the church and congregation worshipping at Penwl, and oonsista of a selection ol theoleyioal works, and we und rstand that the other churobet intend following their examyle.

CAERSWS. WESLEYAN CHAPEL.—Oa Sunday, 8th ioet., the Sunday school anniversary services were held in the B an' above chapel. At 2-30, the usual children's service was held. Mr Morgan Davies, Nevtown, presided, when recitations were given. The scholais were questioned on the Life of David by Mr J. Francis. The Rev W. G. Mansfield, Velindre, gave a short address. At 6 o'clock, Mr J. Lewis i,reachad an eloqueut sermon. Recitations, duets and Folos were again given. Mr Davies assisted in the serv ce. The singing, under the conductorsbp of Mr G. M Evans, was very good. Mrs Evanti presided at the harmonium. Collections were taken at each service. Attendances were good.

WELSHPOOL. WELSHPOOL. MONTGOMERYSHIRE YEOKANBY CAVALRY.—The last practice of the B Squadron Shooting Cltfb took place on Thursday last at the Sylfacn Range, Welsh- pool. The conditions of the shooting were seven shots at each range. The following were the top ¡¡eo,8 :— Standg Sttng Lying Total 200 300 300 Trooper M. T. Davies 17 22 28 67 Sergeant J. Hughes 19 24 24 67 Sergt.-Major Jestico 19 22 22 63 Trooper G. M. Parry 17 22 24 63 11 Poston 16 20 21 57 Sayce 12 21 23 56 The annual prize shooting takes place on Thursday next, when tha Club challenge cup and other prizes "ill be shot for. ACCII).RNT.-On Tuesday afternoon about one o'clock, Mr T. Williams, of the Railway Inn, Ferden, was descending ifhe steps from the bridge to the down platform at the railway station, when he missed his footing and fell down the flight WESLEVAN CHAPEL.-On Sunday last at th-s place of worship, Mr and Mrs Evens, the district evangelist, commenced a week's mission. Mrs Evens is a convict from a gipsy camp, and is the sister of Gipsy Smith." There was a good congregation at the evening service. FORTHCOMING COSCERT.-In our advertising columns of to-day's issoe will be found the names of those taking part at the forthcoming grand evening concert which will he held on Thursday next in the Assemblf Room under distinguished patronage. Not taking into account the attractive programme, and considering the good object for which the committee will pive the proceeds, the concert cannot fail to be a financial success. Mr J. H. Davies and Mr J. H. Jo-ies have proved themselves energetic secretaries, having worked assiduously on its behalf. ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday afternoon about one o'clock, Mr T. Williams, of the Railway Inn, Fordn, was descending the steps from the bridge to the down platform at the railway station, when he missed bit footing and fell down the flgiht of steps. Dr. Hawksworth was sent for and quickly arrived on the spot, when it was found that Mr Williams had sus. tained a severe braise on the back of the head, and had crushed his back. He was removed on a lug- gage truck to the Wellington Inn, where he gradually recovered. AFTERNOON CONCERT.—On Monday afternoon an excellent concert was given in the Art Class. There was not a large attendance, but those who were preeent richly enjoyed the talent exhibited for their approval. The following was the programme:— Pianoforte solo, Norwegischer Brantzug Bridal Procession." Mrs Huddleston; recitals, a, Jane Conquest," b, Little Oliver," Miss Mary Robert- son; song, Wiegenlied," IM'itis Helen Murland; song, "Last night," with guitar accompaniment; recital, Edinburgh after Flodden," Miss Mary Robertson: pianoforte solo, Am Genfer See," Mrs Huddleston; recital, "Aunt Abigail's Adventure," in sharactter, Mies Mary Robertson; song, "Mrs 'Enery 'Awkins," Mr T. Simpson Jones; song, The Old Folks at Home," Miss Helen Murland song, "Venetian Song," with guitar accompaniment, Miss Mary Robertson. Miss Mary Robertson was loudly api 1 uded on each of her appearances, and Mrs Hnddlestone's pianoforte selections were admirably rendered, and greatly enjoyed. Mr Simpson Jones supplied the comic element, and Miss Murland was successful in both of her songs. The proceedings concluded with the National Anthem. POWYSLAND ART CLUB.-The following is a Hst of successful students of the Art Class, at the exam- ination in May last in connection with the Science and Art Department, London:—Model Drawing (elementary stage)-Timothy B. Jehu, 2nd class; Mary E. Humphreys, 2nd class. Freehard Drawing (elementary stage)—Frederick E. Anderson, 2nd ciass William R. Wilkinson, 2nd class Mary E. Humphreys, 2nd class. Drawing in light and shade (elementary stage)—William Payne (2nd cla-s). Science Subjects Practical Plane and Solid Geom-' etry—Section 1, Walter Bishop, pass Wilfrid Grice, pass. Subject XXIV.: Principles of Agriculture— External stndents, elementary stage: Thomas W. Williams, pass; Wilfrid Grice, pass, Advanced Stage: William Payne, 1st class Joseph Moore, lat elass James Baker, 2nd class.

A WELSHMAN FOR NEWTOWN. Sir,—Now that the Curate of Newtown is leaving for another sphere, it is a fitting opportunity for discussing the question whether his successor should not possess a know- ledge of the Welsh languape. If I mistake not the appoint- ment of an English incumbent to a parish where there is a considerable number of Welsh-speaking parishioners is strictly illegal. There is a large nnuiber of Welsh-speaking people in. Newtown and in Llanllwcliaiarn, and yet in New- town the Bector and Curate arc monoglott Englishmen. I I should be much surprised if the Newtown p.ople will not have the courage of their convictions. An Article of the Church of England plainly states that it is a thing quite re- pugnant to the Word of G-od and the custom of the primitive Church to have public prayers, and to administer the sacra- ments in a language not understood by the people.—I am, Sir, yonr obedient servant, A WELSHMEN.

FISH PIS IT FISH I DAILY DIRECT FROM THE BEST FISHING STATIONS. MARGARINE, equal to Butter, VOB. 14 Pound Cool. 9. 9d.; 7 Pound Cool, 5s. Carriage Paid to any Station. HIGHEST PRICES GIVEN FOR RABBITS AND ALL GAME. EVANS, GAME DEALER SEVERN STREET, NEWTOWN. HENRY MORGAN IS NOW SHOWING NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Crown Shop, Newtown.

PUBLIC NOTICES. The Scottish Provident Institution, (ESTABLISHED 1837). ii Head Office :-C; ST. ANDREW SQUARE, EDINBURGH. AT THE 55nr ANNUAL MEETING, Results reported for the year 1892:— NewAesurances completed 1,9SC for XI,290,759 New Premiums ( £ 28,897 by Single Payment) X69,054 Total Premiums of the Year j £ 607,75(? Total Income, including interest £ 950,489 The Claims, including Bonus Additions £ 489,599 Fully twrpAin rdt oj the amount oj CLaim. teat in retpect of Policies which had participated in Sttrplss, the Baxse Additiotm on these, averaging nearly 50 l'fT cent, oj the Original Assurances. The Fundirat end of year amoaofced to. £ 8,126,37 £ Their increue in the year was £ 324,944 I MUTUAL ASSURANGTE WITH MODERATE PREMRTMS. THE PREMIUMS are so moderate that an Asm. ance of £ 1,209 or RI,250 may generally be secured from the first for the yearly payment which usually would be charged (with profits) for AI,OW only, the difference being equivalent to an imoaediate and certain Bonus of 20 to 25 per cent. THE WHOLE PROFITS go to the Rolicy-holdem on a system at once safe and eqasftteble—no shaie being given to those by whose death 1IIt is a lots. THE SURPLUS at last Investigation (1887) wtw £ 1,051,035, which, after reserving one-third, warn divided among 9,384-Policies entitled to participate. First additions (with few exceptions) ranged from 18 to 34 per cent., according to age and class. Other Policies were increased in' all 50 to 80 per eent. and upwards. Example of Premiums for £ 100 at Death (witfr Profits). AGE NEXT I 30* 35 J 40f 45" 50 BIETHBAT. During Life £ 2 1 6£2 6 10 22 14 9 6- 91£4 1 7 21 Payments >12 15 41£3 ? 2 23 7 5 £ 3 17 HE U 1 *A man of 30 may thus secure £1,000 at death by the yearly payment of £ 20 15s., which would gener- ally elsewhere assure (with profits) XSOO only. Or be may secure jCl,000 by twenty-one yearly payment. of £ 27 13a. 4d.-being thus free of payment after age 50. fAt 40 the Premium (eating at 60 is, for £ 1,000, .£33 14. 2d.—about the same as most offices require during the whole of life. To Professional Men and others, whose income is dependent on health, the limited payment system is especially recommended. Arrangements as to Surrenders, Non-forfeiture. Loans on Policies, Early Payment of Claims, Free Residence, etc., are specially liberal. Reports with full information may be had on appli- cation. Agent in Welshpool: Mr €. BRUK-EIM, Havelock Htacre. LIVERPOOL BRANCH: 25, CASTLE-STREET. District Inspector of Agents W-M. H. WALLACE. Local Secretary: FRANCIS 1tI WALFOSD. f262 A WATCH IS A NECESSITY- OR CIVILISED LIFE." Give your old watchee to the yo-mgsbers, and have an Up to date Watch FROM E. H. MORGAN 18, BROAD STREET, NEWTOWN, In Metal Cam from 10/fr to- 30/- In Government Hall Marked Silver Cues from 18/0 tO JE5 5s. In Government Hall Marked Gold Cases from 35/- to L20 EVERY WATCH GUARAXTEED1 What is here ? Gold, yellow, glittering preoious cold. Timon of Athens, iv., S. Pure Guinea Gold Wedding Rings (A present of Half-a-dozen Tea. good quality- given to each purchaser). e!4 The Burning Question of the Day IS-WHERE CAN I PURCHASE A STRONG SWIFT, AND SILENT SEWING MACHINE. AT THE LOWEST PRICES? THE ANSWER RECEIVED FROM ALL. PARTS IS—WHY, AT HUMPHREY JONES OF COURSE, WHERE THEY CAN BE PURCHASED FROM £ 15s. Qd. Price lists out post free on application. NOTE TR-B ADDBBSS :— HALL STREET, WELSHPOOL WILFRID BURDEN (Sacceiteor- to the late James S. Allan), STEAM SAW MILLS, I MONTGOMERY. r Estimates, given for all kinds of English. and Foreign Timber. 1 Dealer in BRICKS, PIPES, SLATES, CEMENT, A Builders' Materials of every description. QUANTITY OF FIREWOOD. f29t — m ,i — KERRY. GEO. E. PRYCE Saving purchased the Stock-in-trade of the late Mr Robert Williams, COFFIN MAKER 4 UNDERTAKER, Begs to asnoonoe that he WILL CABBY ON THE BUSINESS, Making the jpune XODZBITN CHAJW** mm&*

BARMOUTH. PRESENTATION.—On Saturday evening week an interesting event took p'ace at the Town Hall, Pwllheli, on the occasion of the removal of Mr D. Williams, stalionmaster at that place for many years, to Barmouth. The chair was taken by the Rev E. T. Davies, vicar, and there was a large attendance. After addresses had been delivered by the Chairman, Mr Cledwyn Owen, solicitor, Mr Hughes, manager of the National and Provincial Bank, Mr Morris Jones, Mr O. Owen, ahemist, the hon. sec. Mr Arthur Owen, registrar, presented a beautifully-illuminated address to Mr Williams, and Mr Hughes at the same time banded him a purse containing tbe mm of *53. -Mr Williams, in replying, thanked all those who had so kindly participated in the presentation. It was especially gratifying to him to feel that be had given general satisfaction, and he trusted that he would be able at all times to prove that he was actuated by no other principles than those which hAd commended him to hia old and kind and good friends at Pwllheii.

NEWTOWN. A LECTURE on an intrresting subject is announced in our advertising columng-" Life in Aeyiums"—by one who bag his wits about him. The Rev Evan Jenkins (of Manafon), who has figured prominently before the public of late, is the lecturer, and a recital of his experiences is sure to be inter- esting: and possibly startling. A synopsis of the lecture will be given next week. CYCLING CLUB.—On Friday evening last the members of the Cycling Club took advantage of the fine half holiday, and had a pleasant r iif o Llawrygrlyn, via Trefeglwye. The roads, though somewhat hilly, afforded good going. This route certainly runs through one of the prettiest districts in the country, but it seems to have been very much neglected by the wheeling fraternity. Tea was partaken of at the Buck, Caersws, and the members returned home, having thoronghly enjoyed themselves. FUNElu.L.-Qur obituary column last week contained the announcement of the death of Mrs Morgan, widow of the late Thomas Morgan, of Tynygreen, and formerly of the Elephant Hotel, who died on the 6th inst. at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr T. J. Morgan, Wellingboro, at the ad- vanced age of 82. The body of deceased was conveyed from Wellingboro, and interred in St. David's churchyard on Tuesday, the funeral being attended by a select number of friends. Wreaths were sent by Mr and Mrs Barrington, Mr and Mrs J. J. Conlleck, Mrs and Mrs Cutlan, Mr and Mrs Ha.lford, Mr and Mrs Duke, Mr T. M. Davies and grand- children, Mr and Mrs J. T. Morgan, Mrs M. A. Davits. On Tuesday last the custom rs at a rettairait in Newtown were much alarmeri at the eondition of a country woman. After con ing in and being seated for a little while she became very ill aad vomited a considerable quantity of what seemed to be blood. A doctor was hurriedly sent for, and the husband of the woman crave loud expressions of his grief. Alto. gether the scene was one of great consternat on. By- and-bye, the doctor arrived, and found the blood" to be elderberry wine, of which the good lady had been partaking, with other pick-me-upa of a like nature. She soon became well enough to proceed home. Those who witnessed the affair have not yet recovered from their fright. THE PRESENTATION M- CETI-io. -About three hundred persons took advantage of the special fare to go to the Welshpool meeting on Thursday. PHESEKTATION.—On Wednesday evening & depu- tation from the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church waited upon Miss Phoebe S. Jones, the National and Provincial Bank, for the purpose of presenting her with a silver tray and family bible as a token of their respect and appreciation of her services in connection with the singing and Sunday School work, on the occasion of her marriage. The deputation consisted of Rev. Elias Jones, Miss Annie Lloyd, Messrs R. Phillips, and R. Roberts. The Rev. E. Jones pre- sented the tray, and Miss Lloyd offered the Bible, accompanied with suitable remarks. Mr R. J. Griffith, Mr Richard Jones, and Mr Edward Griffith thanked the deputation for their gifts. A RUNAWAY HopsE.-On Friday, between eleven and twelve o'clock in the morning, a horse and trap wit'i a load of chaff, belonging to Mr George Hawkins, timber merchant, Canal, came full gallop down Bridge-street. There was no one in the trap and the horse, which had a very light load behind him, got frightened when by the Bear's Head Hotei, and swerved suddenly to the left, and run the trap on to the pavement. Air Hunter, son of the Rev. J. Hunter, Wesleyan Minister, seeing the accident which would inevitably occur, very pluckily reached out his slick and grabbed the rein, thus polling the horsa com- plete round, and stolping it from goiug into the shop window of Mr Clement Norton, ironmonger. It appears that the horse ha i started when on Peny- gloddfa, and had thrown the boy who was in charge of it out, but he fortunately escaped uninjured. FoRESTRY.-The Llan dlots, <3aersws, and New- town District held.their half-yearly district meeting on Wednesday at the Cimbrian Vaults, Newtown. There were present; Bro. S. Meddins, D.C.R., G. Jones, D.T., Jno. D -ivies, D.S., W. Lt. Powell, see., and other delegates from the various courts. After theapp Jintment of district arbitrators and paying all cjUims and salaries, Bro. Saml. Medd:ns was again elected Chief Ranger for the ensuing year, Bro. Evans (Caersws Court), D.S.C.R., and Bro. W. Ll. Powell district auditor. Bro. J. Davies, D.S., proposed a hearty vote of th inks to Biro Meddins for his past services as D.C.R wnlch was seconded by Bro. Clayton, Caersws Cour. B o. Meddins proposed a vote of thanks to Bros. J. Divies, D.S., and G.Jones, D.T., which was seconded by Bro. Powell, and carried unanimously. IMPORTANT PBOPEBTY SALE.—On Wednesday last several lots of freehold property were submitted to pubiic auction by Messrs. Cooke Bros., at the B iar's Head Hotel. There was a large attendance. Mr A. S. CiJOke stated that it was his intention to hold periodical sales of freehold and other properly, and pointed out the advantages to property oA n. a who were desirous of disposing of any portion of their estates, inasmuch as the number of lots offered at the same time and place would attract a much larger attendance cf buyers, and the expenses would be considerably lees. Having thanked them for their attendance he proceeded with the busine-s of ihe sale. Lot 1 consisted of the freehold inn or pnb ic I bouse known as Station Inn, and was put up at J(MM. and after sharp bidding, was withdrawn when it r sum of t". Lot 2 compri-ei: four dwelling-houses, situated on the Kerry-road, and were started at £ 225. and as that bidding ony raached C325 this lot was also withdrawn. Lot 3 Consisted of a plot of ground situated on the New- road, and containing about 1600 square yards, was put up at .£200, and after brisk bidding was knocked down to Mr Edward Powell, solicitor, at £ 320. Let 4, ontaiuing three well-built houses on the we t side of Bryn-street, was put up at £ 200, and with. drawn at £ 260. Lot 5, comprising two dwe'liug- houses known as Myrtle Cottages, situated in Park- street, was commenced at £ 250, and withd>awu at J6310. Lot 6 consisting of three c ttages inl hj lot, I Park-street, were stirt.d at £ 100 and witiidrawn when it reached the sum of j6150. L. t 7 coiirif'ted of eight dwelling-houses, oituaied in Cresc nt street, and after sharp competition, was w.th(Iravvn at .£475. Lot 8 comprised house and si op in Crescent-street, and the bidding started at £ 400 and was withd. anwn at j £ 460. Lot 9 conssited cf two dwouing-boui. s and three cottages in Park-street, "aa put at .£300, and knocked down to Mr C. C. Jones. Lion Hotel, for JE400. We understand that several of the lots which were withdrawn on the day of sale are likely to be taken up by the last bidders.

LLANDINAM. SCHOOL BOARD.—The inspector's report for Llan- dinam village school states that the school is well con- ducted, and that the work, with the exception of the reading and arithmetic of the first standard, is good. The English was go; d The geography of the fourth standard was somewhat weak. The needle-work was passable, but needed more intelligent teaching. The total grant was £ 88.—Of Llidiartywaen School, the Inspector reports the order and tone cf this school to be good, and the children have passed a satisfac- tory examination. The composition turns aad mental arithmetic of the fifth standard mightimprove. Total grant, £ 37,16s.—Of Oakley Park School, the Inspec- tor says it is under good discipline. Greater fluency in reading in the lower standards, be'ter punctoation in the composition, and greater readiness in anawei> ing in giammar and mental arithmetic, will be expec- ted next year. The infants need more attention. Grant J263,15s lid. HARVEST THANKSGIVING.—The Nonconfornusts of this village held their united harvest thanksgiv- ing services on Monday. The morning service was be:d in the Wes:eyan Chapel. Mr Edward Davies (Plaa Dinam), Mr Woognew, Mr Lewis (Borth), and the superintendent m nister, Rev A. C. Pearce, took part. The chapel was well filled. The hymns sung were from the Wesleyaa collection of hymns. Miss Bertha Thomas presided at the harmonium, and Mr Jones, of Hopbrook, in the absence of Mr George Waite, conducted the singing. In the afternoon and evening the meetings were held in the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. A prayer meeting in the after- noon was conducted by Mr John Owen, of Llandinam Hall, Mr Price, of Red House, Mr Hughes and Mr Hamer, and al,propriate hymns wwe sung from the hymn book. Tbe chapel was very full. In the even- ing the chapel was crowded. The Rev A. C. Ptarce, and the Rev D. Lloyd Jones delivered aldreeses, urging the people to give themselves as an offering to God for all His mercies to them, and to be always united in the worship of God as they were that day. The singing was excellent, especially the rendering of the anthems-" Praise ye the L ud," am "Daughter of Sion," the trio in the latter being ably sung by Miss Maggie Jarman, and Messrs Ed. Jones and William Richards. Miss Jone^, Biyn- hafren, presided at the organ. flir jonn jerman con- ducted the singing. The collections taken were very good, and will be divided equally between the two chapels for general purposes.

+ MONTGOMERY JUNIORS V. MR B. JONES'S XI.— A match was played between the above. on the ground of the former, and resulted in an easy win for them, by seven goals to nil. The Juniors placed a smart game all round, and were far too trood for the others. The winning team were-(goal) Shepherd; (backs) R. Jones and J. Williams (half-^acks) J. Davies, W. Edwards and W. Lewis; (forwards) A. and C. Josee, T. Utaer, B. £ ?•&• and ø. Weaver.

SHREWSBURY CORN MARKET, SATUBDAY.—Our market have not yet been largely attended during the past week, and the tone of trade has been less cheerful. Wheats have met with a poor demand at barely previous priees. The enquiry for barley has been slacker, and full grown mellow samples only have made former rates. Barley developed, or hard and eteely lots have been passed over and will have to come down in price before an out-let can be found for them. Oats have been firm. The demand for flour has been restricted. Offals have moved freely, and quotations have remained firm. Our market here to-day was well attended. Wheat was sparing- ly offered, bitt trade was slow. Good barley was not freely shown. For such trade was steady, secondary quality was difficult to move Quota- ti,ons.-White wheat 4s 2d to 4s 6d per 751bs red wheat 4s 2d to 4s 4d per 75!bs; barley 4i Od to 58 3d per 701bs; oats 12s Od to 14s 6d per 2251bs pes 12s Od to 13s Od per 2251bs old beans 15s 6d to 16a 6d per 2401be.- W. L. Browne and Co's Circular.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS. BIRTH. PRICE.-October 8th, the wife of Walter Pricf)a Commercial Buildings, Madeiey, Salop, of daughter. MARRIAGES. DAVIES—ROBERTS.—October 7th, &t St. George's Church. Hanover-square, London, John Davies, of Merthyr Tydvil, and late of Melbourne, to Sarah Elizabeth, third daughter of Mr John Robests, of Cayfron, Garthmyl, Berriew, Montgomery. GRIFFITH—JONES.—October 12th. at tlio Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Newtown, by the Rev Elias Jones, assisted by the Ifcv Owen Hughes, Robert Jones Griffith, only son of Edward Griffith, Esq., J.P., Springfield, Dcferelley, to Phoebe Salisbury, eldest daughter of R. (Jones, Etq., National and Provincial Bank, Newtown. DEATHS. BLATNEY.-October 11, at LODJP Bridge-street* Llauidloes, Edward Blayney, agt d 53 years. JONES.—October 9, at 4, Welling ton- creseert, Weishpool, James Jones, aged 22 years. PIERCR.-October 9, at Cwmbromhy, Montgomery, Thomas Pierce, aged 24 years. WILLIAMS.—October 9, at Lower-grean, LI anidloes, David Williams, aged 75 years.

Mourning Orders RECEIVE SPECIAL & PROMPT ATTENTION AT HENRY MORGAN'S, I CBOWli SHOP, XBWTOWN,

SHROPSHIRE LEAGUE. So far as is known the following is the result of th# matches in the League played:— Matches Goals P. W. L. D. For Agst. Pts, Newtown 4 4 0 0 23 4 8 Shrewsbury Town 5 4 1 0 22 2 8 Whitckwxi 4 8 1 fronbridge 3 2 1 ø 14 St. George's 3 2 X 0 8 4 4 Hertford 3 1 2 0 6 II 7 Wellington Town 4 1 3 0 5 IS J Market Drayton 4 13 0 6 16 n Oswestry United 4 1 2 3 6 15 « Newport 6 14 0 12 17 j