The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

DOLGELLEY Ecclesiastical.—The Rev. Pdwin de Hirsch-Davies, M.A., curate of Arthog has accepted the vicariate of Clynog, ne*ar Carnarvon. The living is in the gift of Jesus College, Oxford. Mr Davies is a native of Lampeter and is a scholar of repute and the author of several books. Soiree.—The annual Baptist social gathering was held at the Public Rooms on Wednesday week. The chair was taken by Mr E W Evans, Frondirion, and Mr E Wynne Williams, Plas Gwyn, ably acted as conductor. Misses fiesta Edwards B.A., and Dilys Jones were the accom- panists. Ibe spacious hall, whioh was filled with an appreciative, audience, was neatly decorated with flag?, flowers and evergreens. The proceeds which reached a. large figure were devoted to the funds of the new Baptist Chapel proposed to be built shortly. So worthy a cause naturally 'attracted a large influx of people of all denominations. The enter- tainment was commenced with a piano- forte solo by Miss Hilda, Bevan. Then followed a short practical address by the Chairman. The principal artiste for the evening was Mr Andrew Jones. By pro- fession Mr Jones is a cab-driver in the city of Bangor. Musically endowed, he has sprung into prominence as a vocalist of no mean order. It was only quite re- cently, however, that he paid any atten- tion to public singing. Advised 'by his friends, he entered for the various com- Detitionsat the Welsh Eisteddfod. At Bangor he carried all before him. He beat over a score of vocalists from all parts of North Wales at Prestatyn and was consequently the recipient of the sil- ver challenge cup. He won the premier solo prize at Conway and also took chief honours at Anglesea. Mr Jones possesses a clear tenor voice and his singing was a veritable treat. His well-wishers at Bangor now intend subscribing to give him a training at the Academy. The action .song by a party from the Infants' Council School was most amusing and the performance reflects, credit on Miss Harriet W. Williams and her staff. Mr Baldwyn Jones, County School, was also capital with his dramatic recital of "Sel- ections from Rhys Lewis, creating roars of laughter. The Arran Male Voice Choir, under the conductorship of Mr. John Jones, Hen Shop^Sang during the evening, "Comrades Song of Hope" and "The Soldier's Farewell" and were loudly applauded. An instrumental trio by Messrs J Jones, R Brown and H Row- lands, members of the Institute Silver Band, also gave general satisfaction. The duett "Excelsior," sang by Messrs An- drew Jones and George Wynne Williams, was rendered with telling effect" Songs were also given by Miss Bertha Jones, Miss Mabel Bevan, Messrs William Rob- erts and -Evan W Thomas. At intervals, refreshments were served under the gal- lery. The tables presided over by lady members of the congregation were well patronised. To fill up the gaps thus caused in the programme, selections were given on the gramaphone kindly lent by Mr F Arnfield. An enjoyable entertain- ment was brought to a close by the sing- ing of "Hen Wteid fy Nhadau." "Marian Mawr. "This public recrea- tion ground was let for grazing purposes (exclusive of all rates and taxes) from the 25th March for one year by auction by Messrs D Roberts and Son at a meeting of the Trustees held at the Market Hall on Saturday afternoon. The trustees present were Messrs Owen Thomas and G 0 Williams (churchwardens) with Mr. David Owen, Cross Keys secretary, and a room full of people. The highest' bid- der was Mr Hugh Williams, Dolgun, the present holder, to whom it was knocked down for 931 10s, a marked decrease on previous years. Dr Williams' School.-Tlie annual eis- teddfod was held on St David's Day when an enjoyable evening was spent. A large number of prizes were given for needle- work of every description, drawing, es- says., and for vocal and instrumental niusic. The items which excited most interest were the comb-band contests (in which four choirs competed) and the re- presentations of characters from fiction. The first prize was won by Lucy Bernays for her impersonation of Hiawatha. Gladys Wyett and Dyllis Thomas also won I prizes for their make-up" as David Cop- perfield and Topsy respectively. The crowning of the Bard was enjoyed by all, the successful competitor being Dorothy Lumley, who wrote the best poem on the D.W.S eisteddfod. IslaA-rdref.-On Wednetcifiiy of lost, weef, ideal weather prevailing, dozens of people of both sexes proceeded to Islaw'r- dref, a distance of four miles from Dol- gelley, in brakes, on cycles, and in ortho- dox fashion. The school where the com- petitive meeting was held was packed to overflowing. The chair was taken by Councillor D G Wake Williams, Greenwich House, who in a few pithy sentences spoke of the inestimable good accruing from these meetings. They were the foundation of literary culture. Let those who were successful that evening not rest on their oars, but aim still higher and do their utmost to elevate the best interests of their native country" i godi yr hen wlad yn ei hoi." (Cheers.) Mr John Edwards, Tyddynniawr, was the con- ductor and his timely witticisms kept the large company in merriment from start to finish. The following were deemed worthy of the awards :—Recitation for those over ten, Gwladys Roberts, Dol- gelley, and Netta Fenn. Penmaenpool, equal; plough shares, J Jones, Pantllan, and E Pugh, Llanfachreth, equal; solo, children under sixteen, 1, Lewis Wil- liams, Tynant; solo, children under ten, 1, Gwladys Roberts, Dolgelley; 2, Netta Fenn; potato basket, E Pugh, Bychesydd; axe handle and picture frame, Cad- waladr Jones, Dolgellev.; Welsh transla- tion, Miss Mair Jones, Arthog; English translation, Sarah Ellis, Arthog; essay for those over twenty-one, IT Pugh, Cor- wen recitation, under sixteen, 1 Gwladys Roberts; 2, E Pugh, Arthog; solo, "Heia Llwynog," D Parry Owen Islawrdref solo, "Plant yr Ysgol," T Edwards Tydd- ynmawr; soprano solo, Mrs D T Owen, Glyn; four minutes oration, 0 Roberts, Y nygyffylog; uiipunctuated piece, E. Jones, Upperfield-street, Dolgelley; chief essay, John Jones, Tynycuenant; hazel stick, J Roberts, Dyffryn hawthorn stick R Parry, Dolgelley rake, J Jones, Pant- llan pencil sketch, 1. Percy Watkins; 2, J Roberts, Bryncastell; handwriting, Maggie Hughes, Erw-wenj baritone solo, T Edwards, Tvddynmawr dialogue, Sar'ah Ellis and Mary Lewis, Arthog; recitation J Williams, Dolgelley; buttonhole, Mary Jones, Pantllan; reciting, Lizzie Anne Owen. Gythyfog; quartette, H Edwards and p'arty; memorial verses to the late Mr John Jones, Tynewydd, Glan Wnion and Mr Pany Owen, equal; tenor solo, J 0 Jones; englyn, IJ Edwards, Tvddyn- mawr duet, J 0 Jones and F W Williams Dolgelley; mask tassel, Mrs Jones Pant- llan champion solo E W Thomas Dolgelley Of all the functions previousy held, this was acknowledged to be the best and most successful at Islaw'rdref. Mr Robert Dai-ies, Criterion, was the musical ad- judicator poetry, the Rev W Pari Huws, and prose and miscellaneous, the Rev. Gwilym Thomas, Mr Morgan Williams, rthog; Mr D Parry Owen, Islaw'rdref, and Glan Wnion. Mr John Roberts, A.C., Talarau-terrace, was the accom- panist. Competitive.—At the literary meeting held on St David's Day at the Public Rooms, the president Ibeing Dr Hamilton and the conductor Mr Tom Parry, the following were the winners:—Overall, 1, Mrs Pugh; 2, Mrs R Parry, Wenallt View singing for children, Bessie Wil- liams recitation, M E A Edwards, Drwys- ynant; tenor solo, Mr J Corris Jones; baas solo, Mr J Jones, Hen Shop; poetry, Eduant; quartette, Trawsfynydd party; instrumental trie, Mr R Brown and friends; instrumental solo, Mr. John Jones, Hen Shop; children's choir, Islwyn choir, under the leadership of Mr Rufus Roberts woodwork, Mr O Jones. The accompanist was Mr J Potts. The Druids. On Friday morning, March 1st, the members of the juvenile and adult branches of the Meirion Lodge Independent Order of Druids, installed new members. Eighteen juveniles joined and about the same number joined the adults. At twelve o'clock they turned out in procession through the town, headed by the Silver Band. The juven- iles came first, wearing regalia and carry- ing a banner, followed bv the adult mem- bers. After parading the town, they sat down to a substantial dinner at Bethel Schoolroom prepared by Miss Williams, Bristol House. This club is making rapid progress and is one of the strong- est in the land. Petty Sessions.—On Tuesday, March 5th before 0 Slaney Wynne (chairman), Ed- ward Griffith, R Wynne Williams, John Meyriok Jones, William Hughes, A E Jelf Reveley, Robert Hughes, Esqrs., and Colonel Scott, Robert Roberts was fined 5s and costs for Having been drunk and disorderly.—Notices had been advertised and served on the police that an applica- tion would be made, it being the ad- journed annual licensing meeting, by Mr J R Conway-Fitzgerald Day, managing director of the North Wales Brewery Company, Ltd., Dolgelley, for a licence authorising him to sell by retail at the brewery beer and stout in bottles, to be consumed off the premises. When the application was called, AU.- D Oswald Davies, solicitor, on behalf of the appli- cant asked for leave to withdraw the ap- plication and this was granted.

HEJNLLAM Church Defence.—A well-attended Church defence meeting was held at Hen- llan on Friday evening when Mr D. L. Evans, the Woodland, read an able paper, basing his remarks on "Some of the accusations brought against the Church by Nonconformists." The Rev. W. J. Evans presided' and several of those present also spoke.

BALA. Urban Council Election-. Thirty-five candidates were on Thursday nominated for twelve seats on the Bala Urban Ooun- cil. Eleven of these withdrew on Tuesday so that twenty-tour remain to light. The old members who seek re-election are Messrs Dailies Roberts, Trem Tudur; G. Rees, Gianddoi; Evan Jones, Cxwydia J. 13. Parry, High-street; J. J. Hughes, The Stores; E. J. Evans High-street. The new aspirants for municipui honours are Dr. White Jones, Plasynacre; Messrs W. Owen, White Lion Hotel; B. J. Williams, Bu Hotel; T. Roberts Meirion House; AV. E. Jones: Higli-stieet; J. R. Jordan, solicitor; O. H. Hughes, High, street; R. Hughes, Tremaran Cottage; E. Davies, Varii House; C. R. Jones, Min- awel; Williams, (jrordon House; E. W. Evans, •• iu-yr" umce; E J 'iheouoie, and J. L.oyd, 'l'egid-street; J. Humphreys, Henbias; R. Roberts, Arenig-street; D. R Williams, Merfinia J. T. Jones, Uodege View. Polling takes place on March 25th. Petty Sessions.—On Saturday, before John Williams, Esq., and Dr. Williams, Mr. J. R. JordanJ Bala, applied- for the temporary transfer of the licence of the Rhydyfen Hotel, between Bala and Fes- tiniog, from Mr. Butler, who is leaving, to Mr. D. Washington Davies, Bala. The poice having no objection, the application was granted. Concert.—One of the most successful and weil-attended concerts of recent years was held at the Girls' Schoolroom, Llan- uwchllyn, on Thursday evening last. The proceeds were given to Mr. J. Cusi Jones, of Liangower, who has been ill. Collec- tors had been appointed to canvass the district for subscriptions and to sell tic- kets, and the appeal for sympathy for the bard Cusi was responded to with very satisfactory results, the handsome sum of JE20 being handed over to Cusi. Mr. G. Roberts, Gwrtheyrn, Bala, presided over the concert in the unavoidable absence, through illness, of Mr Thos Jones, Gian- diwr, and the duties of conductor were performed by Councillor J. J. Hughes, Bala. Miss Myfanwy Morris, A.L.C.M., presided at the piano. The following programme was gone through-Pianoforte solo by Miss Myfanwy Morris solo, Nant y Mynydd, by Miss J. E. Davies, Bala; duett, "Mae Cymru'n barod ar y Wys," Messrs D. Roberts and R. Thomas, Bala; recitation by Miss Sydney Hughes, Baia; song, "Ein tadau, pa, la y maenti"' Miss Oiwen Morris, Llanuwchllyn; song "Yr Hen Gerddor," Mr Tom Roberts, Bala; penillion singing by Mr Evan Morgan, Llanuwchllyn song, Codiad yr Hed- Srdd," Master Arthur Williams, Llan- uwchllyn quartette by the Bala party; recitation, "Geiriau Llanw," Mr E J EcL wards, Drwsynant; duet, "Baner Rhyddid," Messrs Edward Lloyd, Llan- uwchllyn, and H R Davies, Bala; song, Gwlad y Delyn," Mr Edward Roberts, Llanuwchllyn; duet, "Hywel a Bxxlwen," Miss J E Davies and Mr R Roberts, Bala recitation j Modryb Shan," Mr J J Hughes; duet, "Y DOiau Arwr," Messrs E Lloyd and H R Davies; quartette "Ti wyddost beth ddywed fyt Nghalon," Mr T J Davies, Post Office, and friends.

BL&ENAU Wedding.—The marriage was solemn- izedi at Princes-road Chapel, Liverpool, of Mr Wm Williams, Caegwyn Stores, and Miss Amy Owen, Celtic House, Aber- dovey. The Revs John Owen, Mold, and D Hoskins, Blaenau Festiniog, officiated. Whitmonday's Show. Mr Wm Jones, who has had a lot to do with the success of this show has been induced to re-con- sider h.s decisoii to retire ironi the sec. retaryship. Sewerage Loan.—Mr R 0 Davies, town clerk, who was in London last week, re- ceived the formal sanction of the Local Government Board to the sewerage loan, and it is expected that the money will be in hand shortly. Lecture.—At Llan Town Hall on Thursday night, Mr G J Williams, Ban- gor, gave an entertaining illustrated lec- ture on "Mining Wonders in the Victor- ian Reign." Mr C Milis, Llanrwst, was in charge of the lantern. Obituary.—The funeral took place at Llan on Thursday, of Mr David Wil- liams, Foelfronlwyd, Uenybryn, formerly, of Manod-road. He was prominently identified with the North Wales Quarry- men's Union and with the local lodge of Oddfellow's and was president of the Fest- iniog Co-operative Society. He was aged sixty-four. Mr Rhydwen Parry officiated at the obsequies. Guardians' Election.—Five of the four, teen candiates nominated for the eight seats on the Guardians have withdrawn. The new candidates are Mr W W Morris and the Rev T H Hughes, the vicar. Mr John Thomas, one of the old Guardians, retired in favour of Mr Morris's Candida, ture. Appointment.—Mr E Morgan Williams, B.A., has been appointed assistant master at Towyn Intermediate School out of 150 applicants. Obituary.—The funeral took place at Penrhos, Pwllheli, on Friday, of Mrs Hughes, Gellidara, wife of the late Capt. Hughes and mother of Mr H Ariander Hughes, manager of the Metropolitian Bank. Deceased was aged eighty-four.

MR LLOYD-GEORGE OBTAINS TARIFF CONCESSIONS. Mr Lloyd-George, who has shown great zeal and energy in the discharge of his duties as President of the Board of Trade recently succeeded, by negotiations, in obtaining a very considerable reduction in the German tariff on blue slate, and thereby has conferred a great benefit on the North Wales slate trade. The gratitude of those engaged in this, trade is expressed in the following letter addressed to Mr Lloyd-George by Air W. C. Logan, Secretary of the Festiniog Dis- trict Slate Quarry Proprietors' Asso- ciation — 8th March, 1907. I have the honour to inform you that at the quarterly meeting of the Proprietors' Association, held at Portmadoc yester- day, the eminent services rendered by you and your department to the Festiniog slate trade in reference to the German tariff on blue slates, were related to the members, and I am instructed to warmly thank you and those of your officials who were mainly instrumental in getting a heavy burden removed. I think, sir, you will therefore accept this imperfect and altogether inadequate recognition of the efforts maèe, and believe that the pro- prietors are extremely grateful for what has been done.

EDITORIAL NOTES There is a big fight at Portmadoc for seats on the Council owing to the need for wise action on important public mat- ters. The ratepayers should remember that they will be responsible for the re- sults of the poll. They should study their own interests. Mr. LEWIS LEWIS, a Merionethshire magistrate, died very suddenly on Friday last in the Magistrates' Room at Bar- mouth where he had taken the chair and ■was about to preside over the business. The startling suddenness of the death caused a great deal of feeling in the town. The Conservatives have won another great moral" victory, this time in North Tyrone where the Liberal has got in -ay only seven votes. At the last election the Liberal majority was nine, so that there is a reduction of two votes, and the Conservatives of the United Kingdom are hilarious. < « Mr LLOYD-GEORGE has obtained some reductions in the German tariff on slates, thus conferring a great benefit on the North Wales slate trade. The energy of the PRESIDENT of the Board of Trade is almost unparalleled. The only pity is that he is not a native of Cardiff. < From what took place in the House of Commons on Tuesday the Welsh Church Commission is evidently dead and the only thing to lie settled is the sort of ^nice" funeral it is to have. There never was a greater fiasco than this com- mission. By all means let it go The clergy are very unwise. The Archbishop of YORK has just proved the fact up to the hilt. Now the VICAI of Llanegryn has followed suit by refusing to a father the burial of his son in the family grave in Llanegryn Churchyard according to Nonconformist services and it is alleged in harmony with the new Burials Act. The VICAR'S contention is that the burial would have been illegal. One of the great needs of the Univer- sity College of Wales is a retiring pen- sion fund. This subject was mentioned at the meeting of the College Council 111 London on Friday evening. It has been mentioned before, we believe, but no number of "mentionings" will estab- lish the mucli-required fund. Suppose somebody did something for a change. Mr J. D. BEES. the Liberal member for the Montgomery Boroughs, talked the Women's Enfranchisement Bill out of the House of Commons on Friday night. It is to be hoped that the intelligent women of the Montgomery Boroughs will remem- ber this shabby service and will requite it in the way they think it deserves. Our readers know what we think of the opponents of justice to women. » » Mr WATSON RUTHERFORD, M.P., has given notice to move at an early date:— "This this House disapproves of the prac- tice of negotiating for and receiving for "party purposes a sum of money as a "condition of recommending the grant "of an honour." What is the use of making pretence? It is not royal honours only that are virtually sold. Many seats in Parliament are practically bought. Municipal honours often fall to him who pays for them, and even in re- ligious enclosures honours have a trick of following large subscriptions. It is said that some sort of peace has been patched up among the members of the Welsh Church Commission. By far the best thing to do is to let it die in peace. No meetings have been held this week. The whole thing is a grotesque failure and the sooner it is got out of the way the better. The witnesses on both sides could give evidence until the nd of the century. Besides, the ques- tion of Establishment or no Establish- ment does not depend on evidence, but on feeling. The next outbreak of tem- Per will certainly bring the crippled Com mission to a close. » The long winter-it has been a very long winter-is drawing to a close, but "'en this week there have been frost and snow in some parts of the country, but )lot in this part of Wales. The hills and óods and fields never looked so grey ■^nd dead as at the present time. There is not a bite of feed anywhere. The IN)pGe sides are broken down and in many laaces the cattle have trodden the land into puddle. It is felt that the worst is now past. Agricultural papers state that winter-sown crops are making slow but steady and satisfactory progress. Mr. T. J. LENNARD has intimated to the Liberals of West Bristol that he will lot again contest the division. This is 4, wise decision. His own methods be- fore the last contest in our opinion bought about his defeat. There are llle strong women in West Bristol. It to be hoped that the next Liberal candi- date will deserve to have them all on his s,de. It will be a long time before the un- wisdom of the late candidate previous to the last election is alogether wiped out and ^"gotten. In these days, and especially 111 Bristol, it is riot the way to success to IIet leading women in antagonism. • The rejection of the Women's Enfran- chisement Bill, on Friday night in the ^touse of Commons, only enforces the act, which women are slow to believe, ^hat men are more strongly opposed to <>mg them justice than they themselves t hove. Mr S. T. EVANS is opposed to Bill and Mr J. D. REES talked it out. 1 1R OSMOND WILLIAMS spoke in its favour. OID.en have a stern fight before them unfortunately, some of their worst are women. There is nothing much J? be said about the defeat on Friday Success was not expected, ^llure, we hope, will only mean renewed and a still more determined policy, are as^nS for the greatest reform the world has ever known and they n°k &°ing to win it without loss and "ering and sacrifice. I The "Western Mail" has discovered a "splendid talking parrot," and recom- mends that it .should be elected 'a mem- ber of the Aberystwyth Town Council. Judging from that parrot's stupid utter- ances in the Western Mail" we do not think it would make any sort of show in the Aberystwyth Town Council. Last Friday, at the Lampeter ad- journed Brewster Sessions, the CHIEF CONSTABLE of Cardiganshire brought for- ward certain objections to licensed houses. His objections were not treated with even ordinary attention, all the licences were renewed, and the CHIEF CONSTABLE very correctly described the whole pro- ceedings as a farce. The affairs of the North Wales Slate Quarries, Limited, are being investigated j by the London Bankruptcy Court. The object of the North Wales Slate Quarries, Limited, was to acquire from the Cor- poration the lease of a slate quarry near Bala and certain machinery. The ven- ture was not successful. It is far easier to talk about making quarries pay than to make them pay. The Bishop of St. ASAPH is glorying over the Conservative victories at the recent county council elections. He would be wiser if he were doing some- thing to get rid of the hatred between Church 'and Chapel instead of glorying over a few victories which still leave the Church in a hopeless minority. Relig- ions hate is a fearful thing and the coun- try is weary of it. w < The tariff reformers are still having a bad time. Imports into the United Kingdom for February amounted to L52,927,347, an increase over the corres- ponding month last year of £ 5,400,094. Exports totalled £32,073,345, an increase of £ 3,302,222. If Mr. CHAMBERLAIN could have had his way these increases would have been prevented and the country would have been much worse off? Mr LLOYD-GEORGE says before long the country will be asked to deal with the House of Lords, and that in no uncertain manner. If there is to be a second chamber, let it be composed of men of intelligence. As at present constituted the Upper House is an insult to the com- munity. The rejection of the Govern- ment's Education Bill by the Lords was a mistake which is surely bringing about the reorganisation of that body. » The partial way county magistrates are appointed by lords lieutenant is causing trouble in high places, and the end of the growing agitation will The that the lords lieutenant will lose their privilege, if they do not also lose their office. At pre- sent Liberals, Nonconformists, and per- sons engaged in trade are not deemed to be fit for magisterial office-in coun- ties. In these days sheer unadulterated snobbery is a dangerous thing—for the snoba. Perhaps the best course of all would be to abolish county and borough magistrates and administer justice by means of stipendiaries. Mr LLOYD-GEORGE attends meetings, receives deputations, brings. in Bills, and carries on the multifarious work of the Board of Trade with almost bewildering assiduity, and yet the more he does the more there seems still to do. The last thing he has undertaken is to get rid of the words "made in Germany" put on goods made in that country and sold in this. If Mr. LLOYD-GEORGE succeeds in forcing railway companies into reasonableness, he ought to have a monument erected dur- ing his lifetime in every railway station in the United Kingdom. He has even undertaken this task! When the Irish members of Parliament were being sent to prison they were the means of bringing about many modifica- tions in The brutal treatment to which prisoners were subjected. This is likely to be one of the humane and permanent good effects of the imprisonment of women for carrying out their enfran- chisement campaign. Mrs. DESPARD says that the prison system seemed to her to be not only barbarously cruel, but hideously stupid. We wish we could dis- cover what it is that converts officials into tyrants and often sinks them below aver- age humanity. Far too many people are sent to prisons and prisons themselves in- stead of reclaiming prisoners debase them. At the last meeting of Lampeter Town Council there was some quite aimless but typical conversation about the insanitary condition of Peterwell School. There is no drainage. Children are forced into this and scores of other insanitary schools —that of Llanybyther, for instance. It is clear that the time has come when Wales needs another revolt, namely, a revolt of parents against being forced to send their children into veritable death traps. It is a scandalous thing that this sort of human slaughter should be al- lowed and we will do all that lies in our power to put an end to it. The Town Council did nothing except put the whole thing off in a way highly discreditable to the should-be representative 'body. < At the Llangollen County Court on Monday the executrix of the late Hwfa Mon, archdruid of Wales, was sued for certain sums owing for goods sold and delivered. In the course of the case it was stated to the astonishment of the Court that JE1 Is. had been paid for a funeral sermon, and that the funeral expenses amounted to £ 21. The bardic chairs, some of which might have cost P,15 to L20 to make, were valued at only £ 1 10s. or L2 each.. A verdict was given for the defendant. The opinion was expressed that the "Life of Hwfa. Mon" would not realise anything. It is evidently a poor busi- ness being a poet, even a most successful one. » In another part of the paper we pub- lish a report of a speech by Mr. D. A. THOMAS, M.T^ He is unhappy. He does not believe in the Welsh Education Revolt nor does he believe in the Welsh Liberal Parliamentary Party. We used to believe in him far more than he seems to believe in anybody else, but lie appears to have become soured as if he had failed somehow to realise his aims. Years ago a very shabby course of conduct was pur- sued by Liberals towards Lord RENDEL who could have made the Welsh Liberal Party a far greater power than it now is. Wales cannot play the Irish game in politics for the simple reason that it has not the Irish grievances. The Welsh patriot is a very siriall person, as a rule, and is easily got rid of by giving him a subordinate office of some sort. At the present time the great cause of trouble in South Wales is that all the appointments are going to North Wales. Mr D. A. THOMAS might have been much more than a grumbler if he had been something different from what he is. We are greatly disappointed in him. Why he has failed we do not know him intimately enough to judge. A meeting of the citizens of Manches- ter has decided in favour of a limitation of armaments. We do not believe that anything will bring about reduced mili- tary expenditure except national starva- tion. Suppose that the militia barracks at Aberystwyth were to be removed in order to promote economy, or that the build- ing of warships in South Wales were to be discontinued, or that any other action were taken that would entail loss of money or prestige to particular places, would there not be protest? Everybody is in favour of reform that does not touch their own interests: this is what is called patriotism. In our opinion a sav- ing of twenty or thirty millions a year would be a grand second line of national defence. The most serious of our im- perial weaknessess is our enormous national debt. ^TX1.. f ■■ jmm

C01{ WEN Football. Corwen played Johnstown on Saturday, on Dee Park, Corwen, and a good game ended in a draw, each side scoring twice. Corwen play Druids Reserve at Dee Park, Cor- wen, on Saturday. Edeyrnion Rural District Council Election.- The following ten candidates have been nom- inated to fill seven seats on the above Council John Edwards, farmer, Ucheldre Robert Evans, Tyisa, Tirllanerch Hugh Hughes, Meirion Stores; L. Lloyd John, solicitor; Hugh Jones, Penybont, Carrog; Samuel Jones, Bridge- street, Corwen John Roberts, Owen Glyndwr Hotel Charles Roberts, Arlington House D. Williams, Geufron Fawr J. Williams, Dee View, Corwen. Six of these are new candidates. A poll will take place on Saturday, jyiarcn zjrCL- Fatal Accident.— About mid-day on Monday, Mr Evan Jones, of Ge 'ron Bach, met with a U' fatal accident while cutting hay. He fell from the top of a hay stack, and death was almost instantaneous. At the inquest held on Tuesday a verdict of Accidental death was returned. Deceased, who was fifty-five years of age, was a deacon with the Welsh Independents at Lyn- wyd, and was buried on Thursday. „„■ £ — Edeyrnion Agricultural Society. — The ad- journed annual meeting of the Agricultural Society was held at the Market Hall, on Friday last, March 8th. The chair was occupied by the vice-president, Mr Hugh Jouea, Petybont, Carrog, and there were present the Hon. C H Wynn, Mr Ed A V Lloyd, Rhagatt Messrs W E Williams, Gwerclas R R Roberts, Dee Bank; J Edwards, Ucheldre R M Jones, Bryn Melyn M Hughes, Glanalwen; WJ Stansfield, Meirion House E Davies, Druid D P Davies, Trade Hall; D Williams, Geufron W Jones, Penlan J Roberts, Plasadda; J Williams, chemist and R 0 Roberts, Hendre- row. A letter (dated Nov 20th, 1906) was read from Mrs Roberts, secretary of the Women s Temperance Union, with which was enclosed a cheque for jE3 3s., subscription for the right to sell refreshments, and offering to take the cater- ing again.—The Hon C H Wynn proposed, and Mr M Hughes seconded, that the Women's Temperance Union be asked to undertake the catering at the forthcoming show, and that they be thanked for their past valuable services. This was carried unanimously.—On the pro. position of Mr W E Williams, Gwerclas, it was resolved that a vote of condolence be sent to Mr Jones and family, Caenog, in their recent bereavement. -The offer of the Corwen Printing Company to do the Society's printing was accepted.—With slight alteration to rule 1, the rules and regulations were adopted. The Society's next show will be held at Corwen on Friday, September 20th. EDEYRNION RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL, Friday, Mr E P Jones presiding. Bridges.—A circular re heavy motor cars was read, pointing out the necessity of having notices on bridges which heavy motor cars passed over in the district, and to see that they were in good repair and safe enough for a car weighing three to five tons to pass over. Mr R R Roberts said that motors would proDaDiy pass over the new Dee Bridge.—Mr H Rees proposed that the Surveyor be asked to report on the state of all bridges in the district which were traversed by motor care.—A letter was read from the Contractors of the new bridge (Messrs D R Pugh & Son), asking for a further instalment of £ 100.—Mr H Rees proposed, and Mr H Jones seconded, that they be paid the sum applied for. Not District Roads. The Committee ap- pointed a month ago, viz. Messrs W E Williams, W Williams, E P Jones, and J Edmunds, Co inspect the two roads complained of by the Corwen Parish Council, reported as follows :—That the Committee do not recom- mend the Council to change the decision of the Highway Board with regard to the road leading to the rear of Bronygraig, as they found this road to be a private road, which had been shown plain on the deeds, etc. With regard to repairing the road leading to the Quarry and Brook-street, an agreement had been made between Mr Peter Hughes and Mr Wynn, Rug, that Mr Hughes should repair that road. The Committee were unanimous in their decision-- The report was received and adopted by the Council. Roads, -A Member complained that roads near Treddol were in a very bad state and the Surveyor was directed to make better arrange- ments. The same Member asked what time the roadmen who worked on the roads finished work on Saturday afternoons ?-The Surveyor reply- ing four o'clock, the Member said he had seen one of the men ferreting at that time on Satur- day afternoon. Alleged Overcrowding.—Mr H Rfes asked the Surveyor if he had looked into the matter of overcrowded houses, and the Surveyor replied that he had.—Mr Rees complained about cases in Corwen and Glyndyfrdwy. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, Friday morning last, Mr J Nanson presiding. Correspondence.—A letter was read from the Clerk of the County Council of Merioneth apply- ing for J6747 10s which was due to the County Council on the 7th January,-The Clerk said the precepts due to Denbigh County Council w-re £ 1,021.—It was decided to pay the Merioneth County Council, as the Guardians would be able to obtain the sum from the County Council.—A circular letter was read frem the Royal Commission on Poor Laws a. king the views of the Guardians.—The matter was adjourned for a fortnight and a committee was appointed to go into the matter. Application for a Girl from the Workhouse.— The Guardians at the last meeting decided to advertise for a situation for a girl. This was ,i('nt! und sixteen applications were received which were read and discussed.—It was finally deciJed to let tho girl go to Druid Farm, Cor- wen, at £6 per annum. Kelief. Robert Edwards again appeared b, fore the Guardians with regard to his two children and stated that he could not find a p'ace outside the YVorkhoue for them.—Mr Derbyshire was directed to find someone to rear the children, Edwards to contrihue Is 6d to- wards each child, the Guardians to contribute He other shilling.

TOWYN Social.—The last social of the season was held at the Wesleyan Chapel on Wednesday, given by the bachelor members of the church. It was well attended and the following pre- sided at the tables :-Messrs Edward Row- lands and E P Jones, Messrs D R Davies and R W Jones, Messrs T A Williams and 0 C Jones. After the repast was over a concert was given, the Rev 0 Madoc Roberts, pastor, presiding. The proceeds which exceeded all expectations were devoted to the liquidation of the debt of the minister's house at Aber- dovey. Electric Lighting.—This matter is very mnch of the same order as the channel tunnel or the sea serpent, it keeps making its appearance at long intervals and then disappears into obscu- rity. The scheme of obtaining the water power from the Happy Valley is an extensive one and the increase which Towyn is making would hardly justify such an undertaking, but it is somewhat different in regard to Aberdovey where growth is far more rapid than it is at Towyn This matter was to have been con- sidered at the last meeting of Towyn Urban District Council, but fortunately for the peace of mind of many ratepayers its periodical slumber was not disturbed. Death.—News has been received from Strath- cona, Canada, of the death of Mr 7 J Watkins, lately of Gwernygof Farm, Llandrinio, and formerly of Penllyn. Towyn, Merioneth. Deceased was the only son of Mr Edward and Mary Watkins, of Penllyn, who were well- known and much respected farmers in the district prior to their removal to Llandrinio some twenty-five years ago where they resided up to 1904. The deceased, with his wife, eight children, and his father, emigrated to Canada and settled near Strathcona. Deceased was forty years of age. Debating Society.—On March 12th, a musical evening was given by Miss May Roberts, L.R.A.M. Miss Roberts started by reading an able paper on Mendelssohn and played selections of his works in ^her happiest style. Mrs Haydn Jones took part in one^of the pieces which was ably rendered. An enjoyable even- ing was spent under the presidency of Mr T G Robert-v, M.A. On the proposition of Mr H M Jones, seconded by Mr Pryce Williams, a vote of thanks was accorded Miss Roberts. Appointment.—At a meeting of Managers on Friday afternoon, Mr E M Williams, of Gellilydan, was appointed assistant master at the County School in cbe place of Miss Rlodwen Roberts. There were 110 candidates for the post.

North Wales Slate Quarries. The affairs of the North Wales Slate Quarries Company, Limited, were the subject of in- vestigation by Mr. Registrar Hood in the London Bankruptcy Court on Monday. Mr. G. H. Dodgson, a director, said the object of the North Wales Slate Quarries Com pany was to acquire from the Corporation the lease of a slate quarry near Bala and certain machinery. Tho nominal capital was £ 10,000, and the issue of £ 10,000 debentures was authorised. However the price paid for the property was about £ 4.500 in excess of the amount for which it, had been acquired by the corporation. Witness who stated that he received a salary of .£11s. a week on his appointment as a director said he did practically what he was told by the promoters, Messrs. iI. Warwick- Gyde and Walter Darby, who, he understood, "trade l as the City of London Investment Cor- poration. The North Wales Quarries Company was promoted by that corporation, and £ 3,0C0 was subscribed by the public for debentures. Only about X40 was received from the sale of slates. About £2,600 was paid to the promoters, C5 5s. weekly as fees to the directors, and over jMOO for stamoing circulars. With regard to the Welsh Quarries Com- pany, which witness said was another pro- motion of the City of London Investment Corporation, over £ 14,000 was subscribed by the public and E13,000 was received from the sale of slates. The promoters were paid something over £ 9,000 in cash, while £ 3,000 odd went in printing, stationery, and stamps. Questioned with regard to statements con- tained in prospectuses which he signed, witness acknowledged that there were inac- curate statements and figures in the docu- ments, and that before signing the prospec- tuses he took no steps to test their accuracy. The inquiry was adjourned.

THE GOGERDDAN FOXHOUNDS WILL MEET Taenday, March 19th Llanrhystyd Roa 1 Friday, March 22ad Devil's Bridge Each day 10.45 a.m. THE PLAS MACHYNLLETH HARRIERS will meet Tuesday, Maroh 19th Esgairfochnant Saturday, March 23rd -Kennels 8 o'clock.

PORTMADOC No Contest.—Mrs Casson and Captain Morgan Jones have, lor the third time in succession, been returned unopposed as the representatives of Ynyseynhaiarn on the Board of Guardians. Four were nominated, but Messrs John Lewis and John Wiiliams, Tremadoc, withdrew. Glaslyfa Rural Council. This Council met on Tuesday, Mr R 0 Williams pre- siding. It was agreed to meet the County Surveyor at Beddgeiert in reference to a dangerous wall near the bridge. The salary of Mr R W Jones, sanitary inspec- tor, was increased to £30.. Dolbenmaen Parish Council. There were twenty-three candidates for fifteen seats. A poll has been demanded and the contest will take piace on Saturday, March 23rd. An American Welshman.—From Bos- ton, Massachusets, comes the news of the death, at the age of sixty, of Mr Griffith J Williams, a brother of Mr Bennet Williams, of New-street, Portmadoc. He started life as a shipbroker with his father, but in 1868 emigrated to America ,and successfully carried on a slate roofing business. He leaves a wife and three children. His widow is a native of Wales. The "Racine News" says the deceased had traits that drew people to him and that he made true friends wherever he turned. There was an immense number of people at his funeral. The Rev J Wynne Jones, Congregational minister, who officiated,, referred to his keen liter- ary taste and described him as a man of profound knowledge and ability. Portmadoc Barquantine AbandoneO.- A cablegram from Kingston, Jamaica, on Sunday stating that the "Annie Lloyd," of Portmadoc, barquantine, had struck a £ il. _L.1- _.I! r" 1 • reei lu tne norta or vuoa at a point about 300 miles from Kingston on March 5th and that the crew of six had to abandon her next day. Captain W. Roger Hughes, New-street, is the master, and Mr John Griffith, 30, Chapel-street, the mate. The managing owner is Mr D. Morris, the Oakeleys. The vessel was bound from Richacha, Columbia, for Hamburg with a cargo of divi-divi. Eisteddfodic.—Mr T H Parry Williams, Rhyd-ddu, formerly a pupil at the Inter- mediate School, won the chair and other literary prizes at the Aberystwyth Col- lege annual meeting. Lecture.—The Rev W J Nicholsou gave a lecture on the "Pilgrim Fathers" at Ebenezer Literary Society on Monday night. Love or Reason.—Mrs J Chas Mc Lean, for love, and Mr Llewelyn Davies for rea son, introduced a debate at Salem Liter- ary Society on whether love or reason shouldi be the guide to matrimony. The majority was opposed to reason. Wales for the Welsh.—At Garth Liter- ary' Society, a discussion, opened by Mr Wm Jones, stationmaster, and Mr Owen Hughes, Lombard-street, resulted in the majority voting against the cry of Wales for the Welsh." Nursing Association.—We are asked to state that the Association would be grate- ful for help in the way of furniture for the nurses new home. Memorial Literary Society.—The Rev. D J Williams, the pastor, gave an ad- dress on the Apocrypha on Monday night. The session was wound up with a supper on Wednesday night. Mr E Pierce presided The subsequent programme included songs by Ehedydd Eifion (encored); Misses Jen. nie Roberts, C A Roberts, Mr John Davies, J Lloyd Williams; recitation by Misses Nellie Hughes and Sarah Mary Williams; and dialogue by Misses Mary Roberts and Ellen Jones. Mr H Hughes accompanied. Eight Hours' Day.—Messrs W Thomas and Humphrey Roberts opened a debate at the Tabernacl on whether there should be an eight hours' working day. The majority said "Yes." Golf.—A match play tournament for which there is a large entry between the maximum handicap members of the Golf" Club was commenced on Wednesday. .0 URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, Tuesday, March 12th—Present: Mr J R Owen, chairman, presiding; Mr John Hum- phreys, vice-chairman; Captain John Jones, Captain Morgan Jones, Messrs D 0 M Roberts, T Garth Jones, W Morris Jones, R Newell, Evan Williams 0 D Jones, John Jones, clerk; and Morgan Thomas, surveyor and inspec- tor. Financial. A balance in the Council's favour of LI,189 was announced. Workmen's wages sheets for the month totalling L62 were passed. Tenders. The tenders of Messrs Owen Roberts and R Roberts for lighting Portmadoc and of Mr William Griffith for Tremadoc were accepted and it was agreed to offer the lighting of Borthygest to Mr John Hughes. Other tenders accepted in re- spect of the ensuing year included the following:—Cartage, John R Williams, East-avenue' lime, Robert Hughes, Lom- bard-street; cement, Hughes Bros; maca- dam, etc., Pwllheli Granite Company oil and ironmongery, P Owen and Owen Roberts and Co; iron appliances, etc.. J H Williams and Son, Brittania Foundry. Mr Humphreys, chairman of the Fin- ance Committee, said they would like to give the macadam contract to the Moely- gest Quarrv Company, seeing that the Company were large ratepayers and em- ployers of labour, but their tender was considerably in excess of that recommen- ded.—Captain John Jones said it was their duty to stretch a point with the Moelygest. Company. Mr Humphreys agreed, but said this could not be done without injuring the ratepayers gen- erally. The same remark applied to other local tenders in excess of outside tenders. The Council could not bargain. Once start that practice and they would get no people to tender.—Mr Newell: Hear, hear. Byelaws Infringed. A wooden stable at the rear of the Glanymor-terrace, Tremadoc, wasi re- ported to have been built without the Council's sanction, but the owner had now agreed to submit plans. Penamser Road. The Works Committee reported that no reply had come from Mr Casson in reference to the offer of Mrs J. Owain Hughes regarding the proposed widening of this road at its entrance. Gas Arrears. It was agreed to threaten with legal proceedings seven persons in arrear with gas rentals and that in two cases the supply q)-e stopped unless a deposit of 21 was paid. Nuisances. Notice for the abatement of sanitary nuisances at a number of houses in Glan- ymorfa-terrtace, Tremadoc, wasj ordered to be served on the Health Committee's i-eoonimend-ation. Medical Return. The medical officers' return for January showed six births. five deaths, and a death-rate of 12.4 and freedom from in- fectious sickness. One death was due to whooping cough. Pigs. Notice upon the owner of pigs stationed too near a dwelling house at Tremadoc was ordered to be served. Milk. A sample of milk sold locally sub- mitted to the Public Analyst was reported to be of fair quality and free from adul- teration. It contained, however, objec- tionable foreign matter which might be injurious to the health of children. It was agreed to communicate with the milk purveyor and that the Sanitary Inspector should periodically submit samples) of milk to the Analvst. Overseers. The following were appointed poor over- seers for the ensuing year:—Messrs John Harries, iborthygest; Peter Pugh, Farm- yard; Robert Hughes. Hepworth Villa and Ebenezer Roberts, junior, Bank- place., List of Attendances. It was reported that Mr John R Owen (chairman) had attended 116 meetings out of a possible 122 in three years; Mr John Humphreys, vice-chairman, 66 out of 98; Captain John Jones, 113 out of 123; Mr H Llewelyn Jones, 101 out of 117 Captain Morgan Jones, 53 out of 118; Mr W Morris Jones, 114 out of 118; Mr T Garth Jones, 78 out of 117; Mr R Newell, 101 out of 122: Mr DOM Roberts, 74 out of 118; Mr Buckingham 63 out of 117; Mr W Williams, 61 out of 120; Mr Evan Williams. 78 out of 122; Mr Owen D. Jones, 30 out of 100. Mr R M Greaves attended only a few meetings, but it was explained that Mr Greaves was compelled to act by reason of no other candidate being forthcoming for the Gest ward at the last election The Last Meeting. This being the last meeting before the election, one of the members suggested singing the "Dead Maroh," but another L thought How I can I bear to leave thee" would be more appropriate.

URBAN COUNCIL ELECTION. CONTEST IN ALL WARDS. Out of the twenty-nine candidates nominated for fifteen seats on the Urban District, only three have withdrawn, namely, Mr H Llewelyn Jones in the western ward; Mr W. Williams in the Tremadoc ward; and Mr D Llewelyn Hughes in the Borthygest ward. The two former are retiring councillors. There will, accordingly, be contests in four wards. The candidates are:- Eastern ward (six seats)—Captain John Jones, Messrs John Humpnreys, R. Newell, AY Morris Jones, T Garth Jones, old members; Ellis Griffith, David Wil- liams, shipbuilder; John Jones, cabinet maker; J Gas Jones, J Owain Hughes, and Griffith Williams builder. Western ward (four seats)—Captain Morgan Jones, Messrs J R Owen, D 0 M Roberts, old members; Jonathan Davies, E Andrewes, David Griffith. Hugh Hughes, and Charles E Breese. Tremadoc ward (three seats)—Messrs F Buckingham, Evan Williams, old mem- bers J Bryant. Borthygest ward (two seats)—Mr 0 D Jones. old member; Dr R E Roberts and Mr D R Evans. The retiring councillors seeking re- election for the town wards have decided to convene a public meeting for this (Friday) night to give a record of their stewardship. It was originally fixed for Wednesday night, but was postponed owing to other meetings. It is probable that the fresh candidates will also hold a meeting. Seven of them have issued a joint preliminary address as will be seen in our auvertising columnsa and the six standing for the town wards, viz., Messrs J Owain Hughes, John Jones, cabinet maker; J. Gas Jones, Griffith Williams, builder; E Andrewes, and Jonathan Davies have issued a manifesto explain- ing their policy if elected. Referring to the Gas Works, they say it is generally conceded that the works are in such a state that they need immed_ iate attention and the expenditure of a considerable amount of money. They consider, however, that it is of the ut- most importance to the ratepayers that the alterations should be on one hand carried out in the most economical man- ner, and on the other hand in the most modern and efficient way so as to cheapen the cost of production and secure a larger number of consumers. They be- lieve if the matter is properiyi dealt with on these lines, that it is possible to carry it on without throwing any additional burden on the ratepayers, notwithstand- ing that the electric light may be avail- able within the district, in the near future. The sewerage question, the manifesto proceeds, is another question which can- not be ignored, as the present system is sadly deficient and a danger to public health, and owing to the situation of the town is a question bristling with diffi- culties and requiring the utmost vigil, ance to prevent a large waste of expendi- ture. If we are elected, we shall give the matter our most careful attention with a view of putting the town in a satisfactory sanitary state. The expendi- ture of money on the sewerage disposal is inevitable and the question for the rate- payers is to have it carried out in an efficient manner as economically as pos- sible. The manifesto also urges the improve- ment of the town as a market, the im- provement of the train service. and< the popularising of the town as a popular re- sort, having regard to the depression in the staple trade of the district. They also promise to see whether it is not pos- sib'e to do away with the Embankment toll, and whether the proposed new Allot- ments Act will benefit the town., Deep and increasing interest is being taken in the contest. In fact, it is the one topic of conversation in the town and the immense excitement over the e'ection of six years ago is likely to be repeated. Canvassing is being vigorously conducted by the majority of the candidates. One or two of the new men have been nurs- ing" the constituency for some weeks. Mr Charles E'. Breese, in his election ad.. dress, a summary of which appears in our advertising columns, saiys he is not asso- ciated with any particular set of indiv- iduals, party, or sect, and that he has no intention ol soliciting votes other than through the medium of the atltdress. A number of exceedingly-important prob- lems awaits immediate solution by the Council. He refers more particulary (1) to the need of a thoroughly effective sew- erage scheme on the most approved mod- ern methods; (2) to the repair of the Gas Works and the mains so as to render them sufficiently capable of affording temporary power. for lighting purposes pending the installation 01 electricity, which form of illuininant he is in favour of securing at the earliest possible moment; (3) amend- ment of the Council's bylaws relating to buildings roads, streets, etc. (4). to effect improvements to the Morfa. Byclian-road; (5) to take steps to abolish the Embank- ment toll. In respect of any other matter involving a large expenditure, he would would advocate the convention of a meet- ing of ratepayers before committing them to any such outlay.

PVYLLB ELI Judge Evans' Decision Reversed.—In the King's Bench Divison on Tuesday, Mr Justice Darling and Mr Justice Laurence had before them the case of Williams v. Edwards, which was an appeal by defend- ant, Mr Lloyd Edwards, Nanhoron, from the decision of Judge Evans at Pwllheli County Court, directing specific perform- ance of an auction contract without com- pensation. The plaintiffs put up for sale 'by auction at the Town Hall certain land and before the sale the defendant through hisjagent, Mr R 0 Jones, gave notice that some of the land offered was his property. At the sale the Auctioneer stated that he waa selling subject to the defendant's claim. The land was pur- chased by defendant and in the subse- quent action, Judge Evans held that de- fendant was not entitled to compensa- tion for misdescription. Their lordships thought that the order for specific per- formance must stand, but that the declaration that the defendant was not entitled to compensation under the con- ditions of the sale for mistake as to title should be set aside. The appeal was therefore allowed with costs. English Literary Society. The Mayor (Alderman Anthony) read a paper at Tuesday's meeting on Eternal pun- ishment and eternal life in the light of ga-ipture.11 Mr Maurice Jones, J.,P., presided. Those who took part in the subsequent discussion were Mr D H Wil- liams. M.A., Mr Evan R Davies. Mrs D H Williams1, and Mr A Ivor Parry. Salem Literary Society.—A debate in- troduced by Mr Hugh Prichard and Mr Evan Jones on Tuesday night resulted in the majority declaring for individualism as against socialism. Obibtiary.'—Mr David Pierce, Aber- erch, died on Thursday after a brief ill- ness at the age of thirty, leaving a wife and one child. He was the eldest son of Mr John Pierce, Llwynhudol, and nephew of the Rev Thomas Pierce, Llan- idloes. At the public funeral on Thurs- day which was largely attended, the Rev David Roberts and the Vicar officiated. The floral tributes included a wreath from his employer, Col. Evans, Broom Hall, County Council Chair.—Mr Maurice Jones, J.P., has been elevated from the vice-chair to the chair of the Carnarvon County Council. Golf.—Arrangements, are being made to extend and generally improve the local links. Cloituary.—Mr Robert Williams, ex- sergeant of police and for some years mace-bearer to the Town Council, passed away on Monday moming. He was aged sixty-seven. Wedesdav's MsTrket.—Butter Is 3d per pound; beef, 6d to 9d; mutton, 8d to lOd; pork, 8d to 9d veal, 7d to 9d; fat p, 4|d per pound; porkets, 14S to 18s; eggs, 6s 6d per 120; chickens, 39 to 4s per couple; rabbits, Is 2d. Obituary.—The funeral took place on Monday at Abererch of Miss Mary Wil- liams, only daughter of Captain and Mrs Williams, Talafon, Efailnewydd. The Revs David Roberts and R R Jones, Abergynolwyn, officiated. Decased, who was aged eighteen, was a teacher 'at Troedyrallt School and was. exceedingly popular with her young charges, as well as with all who knew her. Wreaths were sent by the Troedyrallt School and the Intermediate School. Temperance.—Miss Pritchard, Bir- mingham, and Mrs Jones (Ceridwen Peris) addressed a meeting on Thursday night under the auspices of the Women's Temperance Association. Several were enrolled as members. Miss Bannerman was unavoidably absent. I

time to time a great deal is said in the Council about fair play, even if the thing- itself is seldom seen there. Let he ratepayers gay careful attention to the Town Council proceedings, al- ways remembering that the affairs dis- cussed in the Council are their own affairs, and that the right or wrong done is done to them, and that the money spent or wasted is their money. We say deliberately and with emphasis that there never was greater need for attention on the part of the ratepayers than at the present time. If the people are of opinion that lax rule and neglect and apathy and extravagance are to their advantage let them say so. They have the opportunity of expressing their opinion from time to time, and on the first of next November they will have a quite exceptional opportunity. We hope they will avail themselves of it and will do justice to their own in- terests. BE———