The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

SALES BY AUCTION. Messrs. Morris, Marshall & Poole. This Day (Tuesday), August 13th. HENDAVAN, Adfa, near Llanwyddelan. SALE of 2 WEANLING HEIFER CALVES, 5 ACRES OF MOWING GRASS (to go off), Potatoes, Poultry, etc., also a quantity of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Under an execution from the Sheriff. Sale at 2-30 p.m. MORRIS, MARSHALL & POOLE, H141 Auctioneers. WELSHPOOL. MESSRS. MORRIS, MARSHALL & POOLE DLL are instructed to Sell by Auction in the MARKET HALL, WELSHPOOL, where the effects have been removed for convenience of sale, To-morrow, Wednesday, August 14th, ABOUT 1,000 VOLUMES OF BOOKS, Including the works of Shakespeare, Scott, Coleridge, Macaulay, and a number of Biographi- cal, Philosophical, Historical, and other Works by Standard Authors. Also Heath's Large Edition of Hogarth's Works, and a Volume of 50 Italian line Engravings by Bartolomeo Pinelli, Roma 1816. A Quantity of OLD CHINA AND GLASS, viz., 2 sets of Ironstone China Jugs, a handsome Staffordshire Jug, part green Wedgwood Dessert Service, a very pretty floral pattern Tea Service, consisting ot 29 pieces, part old Blue and White Tea Service, 4 Old China Cream Jugs, 6 Claret, 4 Champagne, 6 Liqueurs, 21 Sherry, and 33 other Wine Glasses, etc., etc. Also a Valuable MUSICAL BOX in Walnut and Ebony Case; a large Copper Jug, and a few other smaller items. Sale at 2 o'clock. Catalogues from the Auctioneers, Chirbury and Newtown. H120 PENYLAN HALL, MEIFOD, G miles from Welshpool. SALE of Valuable HOUSEHOLD APPOINT- <0 MENTS and other Effects, On Thursday, August 29th, By order of T. A. Bulkeley, Esq, Catalogues will shortly be published and may be obtained from MORRIS, MARSHALL & POOLE, Auctioneers, itl42 Chirbury and Newtown. KERRY. A NNUAL SHOW AND SALE OF KERRY HILL SHEEP, On Friday, September 6th. gjg" Upwards of JB40 IN PRIZES in 12 Classes. To secure good positions in the catalog*. eL;2z mu* hands this wcok. MORRIS, MARSHALL & POOLE, Auctioneers and Secretaries to the Flock Book Society. Offices: Bear Hotel, Newtown. H98 LLANBADARN-FFYNYDD SHEEP SALE. Saturday, September 7th. X^NTRIES should be made at once for the JCjANNUAL SHOW AND SALE at Llan- badarn as above. Prize lists and entry forms on application. MORRIS, MARSHALL & POOLE, Auctioneers. Offices: Bear Hotel, Newtown. H99 Messrs Cooke Bros. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. THE RHYD- YR-ONEN ESTATE, In the Parish of Llangurig. MESSRS. COOKE BROS. Will Offer for Sale by Auction, at the TBEWYTHEN ARMS HOTEL, Llanidloes, On Saturday, August 24th, At 3 o'clock in the afternoon, Subject to the Common Form Conditions of the National Law Society, a desirable Freehold Estate comprising Two Farms, viz.:— A good Stock Farm with Suitable Dwelling House and Farm Buildings, called RHYD-YR-ONEN," Also, an Upland Sheep Farm with Farm Buildings known as CWM-PEN-LLYDAN," Both in the occupation of Mr John Lewis, and containing 196 Acres or theieabouts. Also, 77 Acres or thereabouts of Plantation, prin- cipally Larch, wire fenced, and in hand. The whole comprises AN AREA OF 273 ACRES, is almost in a ring fence, and is distant about 3 miles from Llanidloes. The Plantations afford good Cover for Game. The Sheep Walks are of excellent quality. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers at Newtown, Montgomeryshire; Mr James Grant, Llanidloes; or to Messrs. GEO. FURNISS, ROBERTS & Co., H57 Solicitors, Brighouse. LLANIDLOES LIVE STOCK SALE. Saturday, August 24th. Special LAMB SALE, also SHEEP & CATTLE. EARLY ENTRIES will greatly oblige. COOKE BROS., H147 Auctionaers. NEWTOWN.-FOR SALE, as a going con- cern, a Well-established and profitable Confectionery Business in the centre of the town. -Apply to Cooke Bros., Estate Agents, Newtown. LANDRINDOD WELLS. -FOR SALE, as a JLJ going concern, a First-class Private Hotel. The ingoing, including the unexpired lease, estimated at about .2700.-Apply to Cooke Bros., Estate Agents, Newtown. RoM. I DRESSMAKING I Dresses & Costumes to order, MOURNING ORDERS Promptly Executed LADIES OWN MATERIALS MADE UP R. & S. MORGAN, DRAPERS, 18, Short Bridger NEWTOWN. SALES BY AUCTION. Messrs P. Wilson-Jones & Davis. BERRIEW STOCK SALE, FRIDAY NEXT, AUGUST 16TH. 55 Fat and Store Cattle, 320 Fat and Store Sheep, Lambs and Pigs. Sale at 10-30 prompt. Further entries solicited. P. WILSON-JONES & DAVIS, H53 Auctioneers. NEWTOWN STOCK SALES. MONDAY.. 26TH AUGUST, Fat and Store Sheep and Lambs, including 20 Ripe, Fat Wensleydale Scotch Cross Lambs from Dolforgan. TUESDAY, 27TH AUGUST, Cattle and Horses, H122 NEWTOWN.—MESSRS. p. WILSON-JONES & DAVIS will present for Sale, by order of Mrs Willans, of Dolforgan, on TUESDAY, AUGUST 27th, 20 Beautiful Yearling CHEVIOT HILL EWES, also a Consignment of BORDER LEICESTER SHEARLING RAMS, Noted Wensleydale Two Shear Ram, 2 Ram Lambs.—N.B. The Border Leicester Ram stands first as a sire for fat lambs. The above Rams are all in store condition, and not overfed. LLANBRYNMAIR STOCK SALE. Next JLj Sale, AUGUST 26th.-Entries respectively solicited. H104 OAERSWS SHEEP SALES.—MESSRS. P. WILSON-JONES & DAVIS will hold their Annual Sheep Sales on FRIDAY, AUGUST 30th, and SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th.-Entries solicited. Entry forms on application. H52 ANCHOR SHEEP AND STORE CATTLE -A. SALE, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4th.— Early entries secure good positions. Entry forms on application. ul43 0ARNO ANNUAL SHEEP SALES.—Messrs. P. WILSON-JONES & DAVIS beg to announce that they will hold the above important Sales.-FIRST SALE. Thursday, Sept. 5th (Altera- tion of date thiough clashing); SECOND SALE, Friday, October 4th. Entry forms and prize lists on application. H144 t LLANDRINDOD WELLS—Friday, Sept. 6th, IMPORTANT SALE OF FREEHOLD PROPERTIES. Furtherpaitioulars later. H145 NEWTOWN Annual Ewe Sale-Sept. 10th. NEWTOWN Annual Foal Sale-September 24th MACHYNLLETH Wool Sale-September 26th. P. WILSON-JONES & DAVIS, H19 Auctioneers. Mr W. Story. FAT LAMBS SALE. MR. W. STORY will offer FAT LAMBS for Sale at LLANFAIR, On Thursday Next, August 15th On Thursday Next, August 15th (Llanfair Show Day). t/iir Sale to commence at ]0-30. Hi 49 PARISH OF LLANGADFAN, MONTGOMERYSHIRE. DESIRABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY. MR. WILLIAM STORY Will Offer for Sale at the CANN OFFICE HOTEL, Llangadfan, On Friday, August 16th, At 3 for 4 o'clock in the afternoon (and subject to conditions), that Freehold Farm, known as BRYNYGROES," Situate close to Llangadfan Parish Church, and comprising 7 Acres of Pasture and Meadow Land (or thereabouts), a WeU-Built Dwelling House and convenient Out-Buildings. The Farm is of easy access, and is easily let. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer, Llanfair, Montgomeryshire or to MR. MARTIN WOOSNAM, Solicitor, Newtown and Llanfair. H128 CARNO. A GRAND BAZAAR & SALE OF WORK Will be held in the COUNCIL SCHOOL, CARNO, Thursday, Friday] and Saturday, AUGUST 15th, 16th & 17 th, In Aid of the Calvinistic Methodist Building Fund. The OPENING CEREMONY will be Performed by EDWARD JONES, Esq., J.P., TREWTTHEN. Open Each Day at 1-30 p.m. A GRAND SACRED CONCERT Will be given on Thursday Evening, August 15th, At 5-30 p.m., in the CALVINISTIC METHODIST CHAPEL, CHAIRMAN RICHARD JONES, Esq., J.P., PENDINAS. Special Engagement of MISS MARY KING SARAH, Prize Winner at the National Eisteddfod, 1906; MR. HYWEL VAUGHAN DAVIES, Prize Winner at the National Eisteddfod, 1903; MR. HARRY LEWIS—Nelson- Prize Winner at the National Eisteddfod, 1902; MRS. EVANS, Llanidloes (nee Edith Gittins), and others. Accompanist—MISS ROSA THOMAS, Caersws. ADMISSION-To Bazaar, 6d.; after Concert. 3d.; to Concert, 31- (Reserved), 2/ 1/ Children Half-price. On Friday Afternoon, August 16th, AN AUCTION will be held by Mr P. WILSON-JONES, Newtown, when the large number of 62 SHEEP, LAMBS AND LIVE STOCK, WILL BE SOLD FOR THE BENEFIT of the BAZAAR. ttST Sale to Commence at 3 p.m. RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS. Special Cheap Fares will be issued from Mach- ynlleth, Newtown, Llanidloes, and intermediate Stations, on Thursday, August 15th. The 12 noon train will stop at Carno on Thursday and Friday, August 15th and 16th. MRS. DAVIES, Dolafon ) Hon. H121 LL. D. HUMPHREYS, Castell Sees. LEGAL NOTICES. Re GEORGE AUGUSTUS HAIG, Deceased PURSUANT TO THE ACT OF PARLIAMENT 22ND and 23RD VIC., CAP. 35, intituled An Act to further amend the Law of Property, and to relieve Trustees." NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that all Creditors and other persons having any Claims or Demands against the Estate of GEORGE AUGUSTUS HAIG, late of Pen Ithon, in the county of Radnor, Esquire, deceased (who died on the 30th day of August, 1906, and whose Will was proved in the Principal Registry of the Probate Division of His Majesty's High Court of Justice on the 1st day of January, 1907, by CHARLES EDWIN HAIG, ALEXANDER WILLIAM HAIG, CECIL HENRY HAIG, and EDRIC WOLSELEY HAIG, all of No. 236, Fulham-road, London,-S.W., Esquires, the Executors therein named), are hereby required to send particulars, in writing, of their claims or demands to us the undersigned, the Solicitors for the said Executors, on or before the 27th day of August, 1907, after which date the said Executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased amongst the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims and demands of which they shall then have had notice; and they will not be liable for the assets of the said deceased, or any part thereof, so distributed to any person or persons of whose claims or demands they shall not then have had notice. Dated this 29th day of July, 1907. GRIFFITH & CO., 24, Royal Arcade, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. H112 Solicitors for the said Executors. IN THE HIGH COURT OF, JUSTICE. KING'S BENCH DIVISION. THE REVEREND THOMAS DAVIES JAMES V. WILLIAM PUGH PHILLIPS & GILBERT NORTON PHILLIPS (Trading as Phillips & Son), CHARLES WOOD & JOHN LEWIS WILLIAMS. AT Y PARCH. THOMAS DAVIES JAMES, Rheithor, Llanerfyl, Sir Drefaldwyn. DIHEURAD. GAN EICH BOD WEDI DECHREU Cynghb, vs yn ein herbyn yn hawlio iawn am athred ar gvfrif adranau arbenig a ym- ddangosasant yn yr argraffiadau am y 14eg a'r ddangosasant yn yr argraffiadau am y 14eg a'r 28ain o Fai, 1907, o'r I Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times,' arwyddwyd J. L. Williams yn y rhai y bwrir ddarfod i ohwi roddi benthyg meinciau o eiddo rheolwyr Ysgol Waddoledig Llanerfyl i'r tafarnwr lleol, gyda'r amcan o hyrwyddo diota ac ymddygiad afreolus, nad ydych yn anghymeradwyo meddwdod, i chwi wadu yn anwireddus eich bod wedi rhoddi menthyg y meinciau, ac hefyd trwy awgrymiadau eich cyhuddo o hunangarweh, diogi, ac anghyfaddas- rwydd i'ch galwad fel offeiriad, Yr ydym ni, y dywedig William Pugh Phillips a Gilbert Norton Phillips, o'r Drefnewydd, Cyhoeddwyr v* Newyddiadur a nodwyd; Charles Wood, o""}I¥'.JfnQwydlt, Golygydd yr unrhyw NwvdcSi itu Lawis Williams, Llanerfyl, uobjdd vv A Newyddiadur drop Gylchoedd Llanerfyl, mewn modd rhydd ac agored yn tynu yn ol bob gair yn jr adranau hyny ag sydd mewn unrhyw fodd yn adlewyrchu ar eich oymeriad, yn bersonol, fel offeiriad, neu fel un o Rheolwyr Ysgol Waddoledig Llanerfyl. Yr ydym yn cyfaddef nad oedd y sail leiaf i unrhyw ran, nac unrhyw un, o'r cyhuddiadau wnaed, neu a awgrymwyd yn yr adranau. Mae yn wir edifar genym iddynt erioed gael eu gwneyd, ac yr ydym drwy hyn yn rhoddi i chwi ddiheurad diffuank. Yr ydym heddyw wedi talu i'ch Cyfreithwyr (Mri Howell, Yearsley a Reed, Trallwm) yr holl gostau a osodwyd arnoch oherwydd y oynghaws hyn, a phethau achlysurol eraill yn nglyn a'r mater. Yr ydym hefyd yn rhoddi caniatad i chwi gyhoeddi y diheurad hwn yn Cymraeg a Seisnig yn y Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times,' ao mewn Newyddiaduron eraill dewisedig gennych chwi, a hyny ar ein traul ni. Dyddiedig y 5ed dydd o A wat, 1907. WILLIAM PUGH PHILLIPS, GILBERT NORTON PHILLIPS, CHARLES WOOD. JOHN LEWIS WILLIAMS, Tyst i ysgrifenwau William Pugh Phillips, Gilbert Norton Phillips and Chailes Wood. MARTIN WOOSNAM, Solicitor, Newtown. Tyst i ysgrifenw John Lewis Williams, JOHN GRIFFITHS MORRIS, Parkdale, Welshpool, Journalist. IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE. KING'S BENCH DIVISION. THE REVEREND THOMAS DAVIES JAMES 7. WILLIAM PUGH PHILLIPS AND GILBERT NORTON PHILLIPS (Trading as Phillips 4 Son), CHARLES WOOD AND JOHN LEWIS WILLIAMS. To THE REVEREND THOMAS DAVIES JAMES Rector of Llanerfyl, Montgomeryshire. APOLOGY. YOU HAVING COMMENCED AN ACTION JL against us claiming damages for libel in respect of certain paragraphs appearing in the publications on the 14th and 28th days of May, 1907, of 'The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times,' signed J. L. Williams, in which it is imputed that you lent benches, the property of the Llanerfyl Endowed School Managers, to the local publican for the purpose of drinking and disorderly behaviour, that you do not disapprove of drunkenness, that you falsely denied having lent the benches, and also by implication charging you with selfishness, laziness, and incompetence as a Clergyman. We, the said William Pugh Phillips and Gilbert Norton Phillips, of Newtown, Publishers of the said Newspaper, Charles Wood, of Newtown, Editor of the said Newspaper, and John Lewis Williams, of Llanerfyl, Correspondent to the said Newspaper for the district of Llanerfyl, V» R NNRAQAVIRA^L *R up;+_h..1 AVARV n.1 ITI UUIOVJ '-4.&.&&.VUlV.V-.a,,1 1* 1VUU* V »» V* V* AM those paragraphs which in any way reflects on your character, either personally, in your capacity as a Clergyman, or as a Manager of the Llanerfyl Endowed School. We admit that there was not the slightest foundation for any or either of the charges made, or the innuendoes therein contained. We deeply regret that they were ever made, and we hereby tender you our sincere apologies therefor. We have to-day paid to your Solicitors, Messrs Howell, Yearaley and Reed, of Welshpool, all the costs that have been incurred by you in this action and also of and incidental to this matter. We also consent to your publishing this apology in the Welsh and English languages, in The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times,' and in other newspapers to be selected by you, at our expense. Dated this 5th day of August, 1907. WILLIAM PUGH PHILLIPS, GILBERT NORTON PHILLIPS, CHARLES WOOD. JOHN LEWIS WILLIAMS. Witness to the Signatures of William Pugh Phillips, Gilbert Norton Phillips & Charles Wood, MARTIN WOOSNAM, Solicitor, Newtown. Witness to the Signature of John Lewis Williams, JOHN GRIFFITHS MORRIS, Parkdale, Welshpool, Journalist. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS. SAFE BRAND. "Pure English Yeast." NEW HOPS AND MALT. ELASTENE WOOD FIBRE, For Health and Comfort in the Kennels. Pure Malt Vinegar, 3d. per Quart. VICTORIA DOG AND POULTRY FOOD. DAVID EVANS, THE FISH MARKET, SEVERN STREET NEWTOWN. For Scale of Advertisement Charges see Page 6. TURNER BROS., Ironmongers, Newtown, JL have a Vacancy for an Apprentice. H116 WANTED, Brickmakers and Labourers.— Apply, W. W hite, Brick works, Kerry, Mont. WANTED, an Apprentice to the Dress- W making.—D. H. Lewis, Trade Hall, New- town. H90 WANTED, a steady, respectable man as Driver; must have a thorough know- ledge of horses.—Apply: Bear Hotel, Newtown. WANTED, an Apprentice to the General Drapery.—D. H. Lewis, Trade Hall, New- town. n91 WANTED, a Young Man of good character as Groom; about 20; able to ride and drive single and double. State wages required, and enclose testimonials.—Apply, Secretary, Plas- dinam, Llandinam. H94. WANTED, AGENTS in all districts for Live Stock, In-foal Mares, and general Insurance; special terms and speedy promotion. —Apply: R. O. Jones, Newtown. G635 GROCERY.-Wanted, at once, Good Junior.— vJT Apply, full particulars, Nicholls, Llandewy, Penybont, Radnorshire. H125 WANTED, as Groom, a Smart Boy.—Apply, W Dr Shearer, Newtown. H134 WANTED a Reliable Person as General T" Servant for an elderly lady.—Apply, stating age, references, and wages required, to Mrs W. R. Brown, Montgomery. H126 WANTED for Suburbs of London a Cook- General; Comfortable Home; Two in Family.—Apply, Mrs Parke, Glanhafren, Newtown. SPARE-TIME AGENT, each district, to devote ks few hours weekly takirg orders. Large profits easily made outside regular employment.— Write for trade terms and particulars. Mead Cycle Company, Agency Dept., 661z, Liverpool. LOST-Gold Ring and Keeper, between Dolfor JLj and Abeihafesp, on Friday, June 21st. Finder rewarded.-Apply,- Box 69, Express' Office. STRAYED to a Field near Newtown a Cross- bred Ewe in wool. Owner can have same by giving description and pajing expenses to R. Morgan. Fiddlers Green, ^y.ha^-6 H129 SALES BY PRIVATE TREATY. FOR SALE, a few Tons of Good Wheat Straw, in boltings. — Apply, S. Joseph, Bron-y- Vastre, near Newtown. H88 LADY'S BICTCLE for Sale. Good condition. New Dunlop tyres.. £ 3 3s. Seen by ap- pointment.—Oak Lawn, Springfield, Kerry. H133 FOR SALE—Thatching Straw, in Lots to suit Purchasers.—Apply, E. Elwell, Neyodd- fraith. H71 FOR SALE, several useful, healthy Heifer and Bull Calves for rearing. Sent to any railway station.—Particulars: Norton Farmer, Welshpool. H103 GUN (Bargain).—Double Breechloader, quite new, sound, 12-bore, central fire, top lever, left-choke barrel, extension rib; approval; 38s.— 13, Newcastle-street, Merthyr. 0549 FOR SALE, a comfortable Governess Car, in good condition.—Apply: Morgan & Sons, The Cross, Newtown. G721 SURE AND PERMANENT CURE for .OL Broken-Winded Horses. An Invaluable Remedy, made up from a never-failing recipe.— Apply to Farrier," Express' Office, Newtown. PROPERTIES TO LET. TO BE LET, with immediate possession. Rose Villa, Caersws.—Apply, Mrs Evans, Crown, Newtown. oOOO TO LET, from end of August^ commodious Butcher's Shop, with convenient house, sit- uate in Market Street, (opposite Market Hall) Newtown.—For particulars apply to Williams, Gittins & Taylor, Solicitors, Newtown. ulls TO LET, from May 1st, No. I, The Crescent, Newtown, now in the occupation of Mr W. H. Bereaford-Wood.-Apply: J. Bird, The Crescent. Newtown. G505 TO BE LET, with immediate possession, the very desireable residence known as PLAS- CAECRWN, situate close to Newtown, and con- taining Four Reception-rooms, Six Bedrooms, Bathroom, Lavatory, and W.C., Shrubberies, Lawn, Garden, etc.—For particulars apply to Powell and Jarvis, solicitors, Newtown. G467 TO LET IN NEWTOWN:- WAREHOUSE in Bryn Street. WAREHOUSE in Weir Street. GARDENS near New Road and Kerry Road. Apply to-POWELL & JARVIS, 0466 Solicitors, Newtown T~~HE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES ARE JL to be Let on application to Mr Bennett Rowlands, Estate and House Agent, Newtown and Llanidloes:— No 1, Bryn Bank Terrace and Garden, with full suite of rooms. The above are in Newtown. Several Cottages and Gardens, situate in Llanwnog, Caersws, Llanidloes and Newtown. MONTGOMERY BOROUGHS. REGISTER!! SEE TO YOUR VOTE. LIBERALS SHOULD EXAMINE THE Ij NEW LIST OF VOTERS, at, or near, every Church and Chapel Door, and if their Names do not appear thereon, communicate with the local Liberal Agent, or with the undersigned, and if THEY ARE QUALIFIED, a Claim can be made by August 20th. LODGERS must have occupied rooms in the same House for Twelve Montha previous to July 15th, 1907. Rent: 4s. per week un- furnished; 5s. furnished. Attend to it at once. Do not wait until the last day!! WILLIAM LEWIS, Secretary & Registration Agent, Montgomery Boroughs Liberal Association. New-road, Newtown. Telephone, No. 22, Newtown. H123 PUBLIC NOTICES. MONTGOMERYSHIRE EDUCATION AUTHORITY. TEACHERS, as indicated, are REQUIRED -L IMMEDIATELY for the following SCHOOLS :— Head- (Certificated) -Master (with knowledge of Welsh), Llanerfyl End. Salary .£90. Master Manafon C.E. Salary i>100. Mistress (know- ledge of Welsh preferred), Old Hall Cl. Salary .£75; or Uncertificated :-Salary J665 (exclusive of House in each case). Uncertificated Mis- tress, Gerizim (Tregynon) Cl. Salary .£65. Assistants-Uncertmcated (Art 50). (Male)- Newtown Cl. (Boys) .£55. Wern Cl. (LIan- brynmair), .£45. Llanidloes C.E., £ 45. Forms of application may be obtained from me, the undersigned, on receipt of stamped addressed foolscap envelope for reply. LLEWELYN PHILLIPS, Clerk to the Education Authority. County Education Offices, Newtown, August 9th. 1907. H139 MONTGOMERYSHIRE EDUCATION COMMITTEE. TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. TENDERS ARE INVITED BY THE JL COMMITTEE for the ERECTION OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDINGS, OFFICES, &c., at BONT, in the Parish of Llanbrynmair Plans and Specifications may be inspected at the County Education Offices, Newtown, on written application to the undersigned, to whom sealed and endorsed tenders are to be delivered un or before the 19th instant. The Clerk will make appointments with in- tending Contractors for tne inspection of the plans. Applications for inspecting the same must be accompanied by a deposit of J61 Is., which will be returned on a bona fide tender being sent to the undersigned. Further particulars and information can be obtained from Mr R. W. lJavie Archtwt, Carno. The lowest or any ier will not necessarily be accepted. LLEWELYN PHILLIPS, Clerk to the Education Committee. 1st August, 1907. H148 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES, ABERYSTWYTH (One of the Constituents Colleges of the University of Wales). President: The Right Hon. Lord Rendel. Principal: T. F. Roberts, M.A. (Oxon) LI:D. (Vict). THE NEXT SESSION BEGINS ON -L October the lat. A number of Entrance SCHOLARSHIPS and Exhibitions, open to both MALE and FEMALE Candidates above the age of 16, are Offered for Competition on Tuesday, September 17th, 1907, and the foilowine days. Students are prepared for Decrees in Arts, Science (including the applied Science of Agriculture), Law and Music. Sessional Com- position Fee, .£10, with additional Laboratory Fees for Science Students. Registration Fee, .£1. Men Students reside in Registered Lodgings in 5 the town, or at the Men's Hostel. Warder Prof. J.W. Marshall, M.A. Women Students reside in the Alexandra Hall or Residence for Women. For full particulars respecting the General Arts and Science Departments, the Law, Agriculture, and Day Training Departments, the Department for the Training of Secondary Teachers, and tho Hostels, apply to H78 J. H. DAVIES, M.A., Registrar. LLANFAIR DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL SHOW Of the above Society will be held at LLANFAIR CAEREINION, oar THURSDAY NEXT, AUG. 15th. PRESIDENT FOB 1907: W. C. A. Williams, Esq., Heollys, Manafon. Excellent Display of FRUITS, FLOWERS & VEGETABLES. GRAND SHOW of HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP AND PIGS. COMPETITIONS in TROTTING & TURN-OUTS The Industrial Section greatly enlarged with A VARIETY OF EXHIBITS IN DRAWING, HANDWRITING, PHOTOGRAPHY, NEEDLEWORK, &c. Over £ 200 Offered in Prizes. INCLUDING 3 SILVER CUPS and 30 SPECIAL PRIZES. GRAND BRASS BAND CONTEST, A40 in Prizes. THE CHAMPION BANDS of Lancashire, North Wales and South Wales, have entered and will compete in the Quickstep and Test Piece. GRAND PERFORMANCE BY THE MASSED BANDS Of Over 100 Performers. Special Engagement at Enormous Expense of Mdlle. FONTAINBLEAU, with her renowned Troupe of Performing Dogs; also, Mdlle. ALECIA, in her wonderful performance on the Rolling Globe. ADMISSION: Judging of Horses, &c., 1/6; after One o'clock, 1 Special Train Arrangements for the day, see Company's Bills. H138 DAVID DAVIES. Secretary. FOR ONE WEEK ONLY, PREVIOUS TO AUTUMN DISPLAY. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN Children's Millinery, Blouse.3, &c. MISS DOWNING, -48, Broad Street, NEWTOWN. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. MR. J. MEIRION EVANS UNDERTAKES TUITION IN VOICE-PRODUCTION & VOCAL TRAINING. Musical Adjudicator and Conductor of Choial Festivals. Terms—Moderate. Address :—HYFRYDLE, CAERSWS. G450 jWESLEYAN CHAPEL, NEWTOWN. Preacher Next Sunday- A STUDENT from Didsbury College. Services at 10-30 and 6. An invitation to all. — THE GRANDEST FETE IN GREAT BRITAIN. SHREWSBURY GREAT FLORAL FETE, Wednesday and Thursday, August 21st & 22nd. The GRANDEST FLOWER SHOW IN EUROPE OVER 1,200 IN PRIZES. 3,000 Entries, staged in 10 Monstre Marquees. Extraordinary Musical Treat by the MOST MAGNIFICENT MILITARY BAND ever heard, nearly 140 Performers, including THE FULL BANDS OF H.M. 2ND LIFE GUARDS, H.M. COLDSTREAM GUARDS, AND H.M. IRISH GUARDS, By permission, playing Alternately aad Combined, First time out of London. THE GRANDEST SERIES I OF SENSATIONAL PERFORMANCES Ever seen, all especially engaged from the prin- cipal Artistes in Europe for this FETE only. 40 SEPARATE PERFORMANCES By the GREATEST ARTISTES of the Day. DOUBLE BALIOON ASCENTS. CAPTIVE BALLOON, 500 feet, by Spencer Brothers, Aeronauts to Crystal Palace. HORSE LEAPING Competition JB1&0 in Prizes. Magnificent Promenade by the River Severn. Electric Launches and Pleasure Boats on the Severn from the Fete Ground. PAIN & SONS' MAGNIFICENT FIREWORK DISPLAY. SPECIAL EXCURSION TRAINS from Central Wales Stations and all parts. ADMISSION:—Wednesday, One o'clock, 2s Sd; after five, Is; Thursday, all day from 11, Is only. Half-Crown Tickets sold at 2s each if bought before Monday, August 19th. Postal Orders for I these Tickets and Stamped Envelope muat be sent to the Hon. Sees. H. W. ADNITT, } Hon. W. W. NAUNTON, ) Sees. The Square, Shrewsbury. RIlO KERRY FLOWER SHOW & SPORTS. THE FOURTEENTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL Will be held on the PANT MEADOW, KERRY, On Saturday, August 24th. FOOT RACES & TUG-OF-WAR (Approved by the M.C.A.A.A. and under A.A.A. Laws). OPEN EVENTS :—120 Yards, 440 Yards, and One Mile Flat Handicaps. First Prize value .£3; Second value £1 Is; Third value 10/6. CONFINED TO SHOW RADIUS :—220 Yards Flat Race Handicap, 220 Yards Scratch Obstacle Race, 100 Yards Flat Race (Boys under 14 years of age), 100 Yards Sack Rabe (School Boys), 100 Yards Egg and Spoon Race (for Girls under 15 years of age), 100 Yards Women's Race (Threading the Needle), 100 Yards Old Men's Race (over 50 years of age) Handicap, Tug-of-War (teams of five). Turn-outs, Galloway & Pony Races, and Wrestling on Horseback, for which Cash Prizes are offered. OPEN EVENTS :-Best Turnout, Single Horse and Trap, 1st .£3, 2nd J81, 3rd 10/ One Mile Gal- loway Race, 1st 43, 2nd .£1, 3rd 7/6. One Mile Pony Race, 1st .£3, 2nd 41, 3rd 7/6. CONFINED TO SHOW RADIUS :-Best Turn-out, Single Horse and Trap (horse, trap, and harness to be the bona-fide property of the exhibitor), 1st Prize. J £ 1 10s., 2nd, 15/ 3rd, 10/ One Mile Galloway Raoe, 1st Prize, £ 1 10s., 2nd, 15/ 3rd, 10/. Wrestling on Horseback (teams of four men), confined to Members of C Squadron M.I. Yeo- manry, 1st Prize, X2, 2nd, J61. MAY-POLE DANCES by Pupils attending Kerry Girls' School (under the direction of Miss M. Harding). GRAND DISPLAY OF VEGETABLES, FRUIT, FLOWERS, AND FARM PRODUCE. (Open and Local Classes). NEWTOWN SILVER BAND will play for DANCING. First-class REFRESHMENTS supplied on the Ground at Moderate Prices. Cheap Tickets will be issued by the Cambrian Railways Company from Oswestry, Llanidloes, Caersws, and Intermediate Stations. For par- ticulars, see handbills at stations. All Entries Close Saturday, August 17th. Grounds Open 1-30. ADMISSION—ONE SHILLING. Children under 14 years of age, Half-price. After 6 p.m., 6d. Schedules, Entry Forms, etc., on application to Secretary—S. M. Breeze, Kerry, Mont. H109 1 WALLPAPERS from lId Per Roll. Any TV Quantity (large or small) supplied at Wholesale Prices. Our Stock exceeds 100,000 Rolls of all Classes. Wrifco for Patterns, and say what class you require.—(Dept. 284), Barnett's Wallpaper Warehouse, Manchester. H72 GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. NEWTOWN ANNUAL EISTEDDFOD. NEW YEARP DAY, 1908. PRESIDENTS A. E. HUMPHREYS-OWEN, ESQ., CANON WILLIAMS. MUSICAL ADJUDICATOR: Mr WILFRED JONES, R.A.M (WREXHAM.) List of Competitions. MUSIC. Soprano Solo, "The King of Love" (T. Price) 1st prize, 15s.; 2nd prize, 5s. Contralto Solo, "lhe Summer Rose (W. Davies). 1st prize, 15s.; 2nd prize, 5s. Tenor Solo, "The Mountain Stream" (W. Davies). 1st prize, 15s.; 2nd prize, 5s. Bass Solo, The Curfew (Monk Gould). 1st prize, 15s.: 2nd prize, 5s. Duet (T. & B.), The Two Heroes (W. Davies). 1st prize, 20s., 2nd prize, 10s. Trio, S.T.B., The Night" (T. Price). 1st Prize 20s second prize 10s. Mixed Choir, S.A.T.B. 16 to 20 voices. A—" TLe Stream and the Flower" (Price). B—"Praise the Lord, 0 my Soul" (Smart). 1st prize .£6; 2nd prize, X2. Hymn Tune, "Lead, Kindly Light" (Sullivan). 12 to 16 voices. 1st prize .£2; 2nd, do. XI. Boys' Solo, "Adieu to dear Cambria" (Welsh Songs). Under 16 years. 1st prize, 5s.; 2nd prize, 2s. 6d. Girls' Solo, Rising of the Lark." (Welsh Songs) Under 16 years. 1st prize, 5s; 2nd prize 2a fid The above music can be obtained from Phillips Music Salon, 19, Broad-street, Newtown. For the bes; Composition of Hymn Tune, (S.A.T.B.), to the words, Brightest and Best are the Sons of the Morning." 1st prize, 15s; 2nd prize, 5s. LITERARY. Recitation for boys under 16. Prizes, 3/ 2/ 1/- Recitation for girls under 16. Prizes, 3/ 2/ 1/- Recitation for adults. Prizes, 5/- and 2/6. Spelling Bee (under 16). Prizes, 2/6 and 1/- Spelling Bee (over 16). Prizes, 3/6 and 2/- Speech, not longer than five minutes" What is the greatest Public need of Newtown!" Beth yw prif angen cyhoedd yn Nhrefnewydd" Welsh or English. Prizes, 7/6 and 5/- Original Composition in Welsh or English, on "The Early History of Caersws." Prizes, £ 2 2B. and 10/6. The best description of the Wild Flowers of the neighbourhood of Newtown with named specimens as far as possibJe. Prizes, ZI Is., 10/6 and 5/- Translafcion at sight from Welsh to ifingfiah. Prises, 2:6, and 1/- » NEEDLEWORK, &e. For the best drawn Thread Tablecloth, two yards square, embroidered corners. 1st prize 7/6; 2nd prize, 5/- For the best Crochet Vest, for Gentleman. Prize, 5/- For the best Crochet Wool Petticoat (full size). Prize, 3/6. For the best made Morning Apron, with bib and straps. 1st prize, 3/ 2nd prize, 1/6. For the best five-inch length of Backstitching, with tape loops attached each end. Open to children under 12 years. 1st prize 21- 2nd prize, 1/6; 3rd prize, 1 For the best Hand-made Chemise. Open to girls under 16. 1st prize, 2/6: 2nd prize, 1/6. For the best Embroidery (in colored silks), for trimming ladies' costumes, either set or length. 1st prize, 5/ 2nd prize, 3/- For the best Hand Knitted Golf Stockings, turn- over tops. Prize. 5/- For the best Hand Knitted Silk Socks for child, Prize, 2/6. For the best 3 yards length Knitted Laoe about 3-inches wide. 1st prize, 3/; 2nd prize, 2/- For the best made and most original design Table Centre. Prize, 5/- For the best made Nightdress Case and Brush and Comb Bag, in canvas, worked crose- stitch. Prize, 5a. For the best Set of Three netted D'oyley Damask Centres. Prize, 2/6. For the best made Glove and Handkerchief Cases, in ribbon work. Prize, 5/- ART. Any article of furniture in chip carving. Prize. 7/6. Best hand made Knife Box and Salt-box. Prizes, 5/- and 2/6. Best Brush Drawing of a flowering plant, from nature. Confined to School Children. Prizes, 4/- and 2/- Best water colour sketch of a part of Kerry Dingle or Berriew Village. Prize 7/6. Best Handpainted Firescreen. Prizes 7/6 and 3/6. Best group of Flowers, in watercolour. Prize 7/6. Best map of Newtown and district within a radius of six miles (confined to children under 15). Prizes, 5/- and 2/6. Programmes will be ready shortly, and may be had on application to the Hon. Sec. W. E. GORDON, H137 30, Ladywell-st., Newtown. MONTGOMERYSHIRE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL SHOW WILL BE HELD ON MAES GWASTAD, WELSHPOOL, By kind permission of the Earl of Powis, on Thursday, September 12th, When Prizes amount- OOAA In value will be ing to nearly «*>uUU Awarded FOR SHIRE HORSES, AGRICULTURAL GELDINGS, HUNTERS, HACKNEYS, PONIES, CATTLE, LEAPING, TURN-OUTS AND PONY RACES, PRESIDENT FOB 1907: CAPT. PRYCE, CTFRONYDD. The PRIZES include two Silver Cups value £ 15, C5 58.; Gold Medal of the Shire Horse Society value .£10; a Silver Medal given by the Welsh Pony and Cob Society, for the best Mare or Filly, 18-2 and under. U'" Entries Clobe September 2nd. Cheap Excursion Tickets will be issued. For particulars see handbills. Prize Lists and Entry Forms sent post free on application to DAVED ROGERS, H131 Penylan, Forden REAL PROTOSSAPM.-Post card views of the town and district beautifully finished, 2d ewL- Phillips and Son, 19, Broad-street, Newtown.