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*■ TOHjYSM D'gJHJW nBIfiPHB. * i\To. 38. Vol. IV. FEBRUARY, 1896. Price One Penny. RURIDECANA L CHAPTER. The Arwystii Ruridecanal Chapter met at Llandinam, January 6th, 1896, when the following Clergy were present :—Revs. M. Jones, R.D., Llandinam, D. Parry, and E. D. P. Parry, Llanwnog, T. E. Jones, Carno, E. Edwardes, Trefeglwys, W. L. Richards, Penstrowed, 0. Kyffin Williams, Caersws, W. D. Roberts, Llanidloes. Letters of apology had been sent by Revs. E. 0. Jones, Llanidloes, and T. H. Hughes, Llangurig. The Balance Sheet of the last Choral Festival, (reprcdueed below), was submitted for audit, and passed. It was decided to hold the next Choral Festival at Caersws and Llanwnog. Morning Service at Caersws to consist of a Choral Celebration of the Holy Communion and TeDeum—the music to be the same as selected for the Archdiaconal Choral Festival at Barmouth, and Evensong at Llanwnog, the music to be selected by the Musical Committee—a rehearsal to be held at Caersws in the afternoon. The Rev. O. Kyfiin Williams was appointed Ruridecanal Church Defence Secretary, instead of Rev. •&■ Edwardes, resigned. BALANCE SHEET. Cost of Music Printing Conductor's Expenses, etc. Balance in Land ... Balance from previous Festival Collection at the Festival Service W. DAVID ROBERTS, Hon. Sec. LLANIDLOES. The Y.M F.S. re-opened on Monday after their ^''ristmas vacation with a Mock Trial in the National Schools, when one of the members was put on his Trial *°r murder. The room was crowded to its utmost opacity owing no doubt to its being the first thing of its kind ever given in the town, and being regarded as a novelty. The duties of Judge were fulfilled by Mr. L. P. Marshall, who, perched upon a high box Avith his wig, stuff box and quill, was a very comical sight to behold. The counsel for the prosecution were Rev, W. D. Roberts and E D, Davies, and the defence was taken by Mr. R. M. Davies and Mr J. R Brown. The jury was as follows :—Messrs. M. H. Owen f foreman ), Charles Owen, Arthur Hughes, I. P. Edwards, R. Jerman, J. T. Griffiths, Harold Paul, 0 Dickens, Christmas Roberts, D. J. Thomas, Harris Davies, and John Jones. The administration of the oath was very seriously carried out by the Registrar (Mr. D. A. Lewis). The duties of Constable were carried out by Mr. F Kerr his loud stentorian voice being repeatedly heard at intervals as he exclaimed " Silence in Court." Upon one occasion roars of laughter were occasioned by the constable calling the jury to order for which he was severely reprimanded by the judge. The witnesses for the prosecution were Mr. W. 0. Davies, who gave extremely learned and technical evidence as a Medical expert, Mr. Shirbrook Holt otherwise known as Mr. J. M. Kerr, a clever exponent of the latter day school of private detectives, and Mr. J. 0. Owen, an intimate friend of the prisoner subpoenaed by the crown. On the defence were Mr. Petrie, who gave highly amusing evidence, Mr. Fred Davies. atypical Welsh Farmer, and Mr. H. D.Webb, a breaker of stones, who, as a simple old man dressed in a velvet coat and with a great lon^ pipe, acted his part to perfection, and during his cross-examination the expressions he used produced roars of laughter. The counsel in winding up gave stirring speeches on behalf of their respective sides for which (hey are to be commended as it was purely extempore, the fore¬ nsic ability of Mr. J. R. Brown serving him in good stead. The jury afterwards retired and after deliber¬ ating for about five minutes brought in a verdict of "Not Ouiltv," which was received with applause, which the "judge immediately suppressed _ The arrangements were excellent and a very enjoyable and highly exciting evening was spent. WTe understand that the Society intends to give a somewhat similar performance, but of a less tragic character, on Monday, February 17th. The case to engage the at'ention of the Court is to be " A Breach of Promise of Ma riage" Feveral people who were present at the last meeting were heard to express