The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

PORTMADOC Hiring Fair.—The half-yearly hiring fair was held on Friday at Fenmorfa. Wages ruled as underFirst class men servants, £13 to £15; second class, £11 to £12; youths, JB8 to £10; boys, £3 10s to housekeepers, £ 8 to £ 10; second class3 £ 6 to £ 1. PETTY SESSIONS, Friday, November 12th.—Before Captain Godfrey Drage and John Lewis, L'sq. Claim Agamst a Territorial.—John -Lloyd Hart, jun., Llys Owen, Minffordd, fitter, was sued for having failed to put In drills and render himself efficient as a Member of the Territorial Force at Port- TOadof.—Captain Jones, of the Territor- ial Force, explained that when a man Joined the Territorials, he signed an un- dertaking to forfeit a sum not exceeding it he did not make himself efficient. In one sense the failure of the defendant to make himself efficient entailed a loss of £9 10s., viz., 5.2 10s. in rcspeet of his clothing and 35,.1er year grant for four years. Defendant bad been absent from ''amp and from nl! drill pract-ces, and he had not made himself efficient in mus- ketry.—Evidence was given by Colour Sergeant Instructor Thomas Deane.— Defendant said he had not presented him- self at drills bccause in a few days after he joined he got work at Croesor Quarry and stayed the night at Croesor except- ing Saturdays. He was very sorry he had not been able to put in his drills.—■ Asked if he had written to the, military authorities giving an explanation, the de- fendant admitted that he had not.—The Bench gave judgment against defendant for 303 with costs, remarking that the amount was put low because this wa& the first case of the kind that had become before them. Drunk on Licensed PremiGes.Hl.1gh; Roberts, IVL'tre-place, Pwllheli, was charged by P.C. 50 with having been drunk on licensed premises at Criccicth; on September 30th.—The officer said he Was ordered out from two public houses; he was not served at either house.-— Fined 2s 6d with 14s costs. Unlicensed Dog.—David Williams, 8, j Mereey-street, Borthygest, summoned by | P.C. 30 for keeping a dog without a licence, admitted the offence and pleaded that he was under the impression that it was unnecessary to take out a licence: until the "beginning the year.—Tlio officer: said the dog had been done away with bince. It used to be with the defendant on board of ship, but lost the ship last voyage.—Replying to the Bench, the, Clerk said a. dog on board ship was not exempt from licence duty if the ship: traded in British ports.—Fined 73 6d, with 98 6d costs. Licensing Prosecution. A licensing prosecution, in which Mr Wm George pea red for the complainant and Mr Nee, Carnarvon, appeared for the defendant, Has adjourned to the next Court. Another Dog Case.—John Hughes, Show don-street, car proprietor, was sum- nioned by P.C. 36 for keeping a collie dog without a licence.—Defendant said up to thi s year he had exemption for a period of seventeen years. He held thirteen, acres of land for which he paid £47 a year rent. He applied for exemption, this year, but was refused.-—P.C'. 31 said defendant had no cattle.—Defendant; I have pigs and there will be about a hundred sheep on the field this after- noon.—Captain Drage: Did you apply for exemption?—Defendant; Yes.—Was it granted P—No.—Then it was your busi-j rtess to take out a licence.—The Bench imposed a fine of 7s 6d with 8s 6d costs. — Defendant: I am not going to pay it. 1 think I am entitled to exemption. I have been paying £47 rent for seventeen years. The Clerk said he would only in- crease the costs. Failing payment, a distress wari'iun on his effects would be issued. t In Possession of a Gaff. — John Wil-1 liams, Brymer House. Carn, was charged by Robert Jones bailiff in the service of South Carnarvonshire Fishery Board,! with having been in possession of a gaff to catch or kill salmon in the Dwyfor river in the Dolbenmaen district, about eleven o'clock on October 29th.—]VIr Thos Roberts appeared for the- Fishery Board. Robert Jones he saw the defend- ant prodding the side of the river with a; stick. He went up to him and said "You cannot let the river alone, I sec." Defendant replied "I am out of work." i Witness asked if he had a gaff. He re-1 plied "o," and said the bailiff could search him if he liked. Witness did and found the gaff produced in his possession which he kept. Defendant begged him not to take the gaff, saying he would not disturb the river night or day again. —Defendant denied that he prodded the Hver. and added that he was poor and had a sick wife.- A nrevious conviction in August, 1C03, was proved.—The Bench imposed a fine of 28 6d with 8s 6d costs, the Chairman remarking "We are trying a small fine this time." The gaff was confiscated. Roor Rates.—A poor rate of 3s. in the pound for the half year for the parish of Beddgelert and a like rate for Treflys parish was signed. Treflys showed a de- crease of 4d in the pound on the last rate. Beddgelert rate was the same as before.

Budget Demonstration. A crowded and enthusiast c meet- ing in support of the Budget was held at Portmadoc Town Hall on Saturday night under the auspices of the Liberal Club, the duef peakers being Mr. William Jones Mr fill's W. Davies, M.P. and Mr. Edgar R. Janes, M.A., of the Welsh National Liberal Council. The opinion of those who have attended many political meetings .n Portmadoc .is that Satuiday s meeting was the best held for twenty years. By arrangement the speeches or all the local speakers were marked by brevity, f:i{) as to give the visitors ample time. Mr. Llew Davies clia'rman of the Club. presided and was supported on the plat- form by the chief speakers and by Messrs. John Lewis, J.P.. Jonathan Davies, J.P., the Rev. W J. Nicholson Alderman J. Jcnes Morris, Mr J. R. Owen J.P., Mr. Robert Will" arns, Britannia Foundry, and W. Hughes, lVlorwyliia, Pwllheli. Alderman J- Jones Morris moved the following resolution That in the opinion th's meeting the rejection of the Budget by the House of Lords determines the grand issue at the next general election, namely, the amending of the veto of the Upper House and that we will cordially support the Government in their conten- tion that it is perfectly intolerable that an irresponsible body should thwart the People's will as expressed by the people s Representatives." „ The resolution was seconded by Mr. Jonathan Davies, M.P., and supported by the three chief speakers. Mr. Wlliam Jones. M.P. who made his first appearance at a meeting at Port- madoc was given a great reception. He Was, cheered to the echo when he rose to speak and the ovation at the close of his address was equally vociferous. He said he was glad to accompany Mr. Ellis t>av',es to hi" constituency. There was no better Libera) in the HüUs of Commons hah Mr. Davies. (Cheers.) He was held 111 high esteem in the House, and there few who got a more- ready hear rig when speaking. His sneeches were always Marked by wVdorn and practicalness and Y sympathy with the needs of the de- mocracy. (Cheers.) Sneaking on the Jhidget, Mr. Jones said there had never hfeeti a budget more full of justice and ^Uercy. Justice and mccv were the soul W this budget founded on Free Trade mciples by "Y Cvmro." (Loud cheers.) fne speaker :,n n lucid speech marked by J^th pathos and humour, then discussed principles of Free Trade and those of ^otection and gave numerous happy ^'histrations support of his argument ^hat Free Trade England enjoyed far ater privileges and enjoyed a much p. ("¡Tt,\ satisfactory pos'tion than did the fotert'-Anist countries including Germany ^d the Cnited States. He spoke in glow- ing terms of the work done by the present Government since it came into power, especially in reducing the. debt created by the South African War and in. the matter of old age pensions. The speaker was simply delightful when treating of the comfort and joy brought to many a home by the Old Age Pensions Act. A tariff re- fcrm budget, as all honest tariff reformers had to acknowledge must involve a tax on food and generally raise the cost of l'nnng. Mr. Lloyd George's budget, how- ever, simply involved a tax on luxuries. (Cheers.) Mr. Lloyd George did not be- lieve in taxing necessities. (Cheers.) This Government, by its Old Age Pensions Act and by :.ts Budget showed a desire to succour the weak and to alleviate distress. Its legislation marked the dawn of greater hope for humanity. (Cheers.) Never be- fore in legislative history had th'ngs looked more hopeful for the people of this country. (Cheers.) Having dealt with the Development iB 11, Mr Jones closed with reference to the House of Lords, re- marking that a great and derisive battle was impending with the House of Lords. He d d not go the length of saying that the Upper House should be abolished. But he desired to strike at the roots of the veto of the Lords—to extract the sting of the least. (Laughter and cheers.) Mr. Ellis Davies, M.P., who was heartily rece'ved said that the Budget was a turning point in the liistoiy of the de- mocracy in two ways. First, in so far as t embodied the change of attitude on the p;.1rt of the Government of the country tc- wards social questions; and Pecoiidly, in the attempt it made at laying the founda- tion of a financial system which would tax neither the necessities of the poor nor the thrift of the working classes, but the suoerflu.'us wealth of the few. (Applause.) In social matters so far the tendency had been to attribute poverty and all the degradation connected with it to some fault on the part of the individual and for that reason to refuse to deal with it. So long as the democracy was satsfietl with vague talk about liberty, so long as it was not realised that a man might be politically free but would remain a slave if the wealth of the country was unevenly d stributed, the State showed no concern for the in- dividual. It protected property. It almost sanctified its rights, as in the Game Act. and it had allowed the citizen to rot in the hovel. It left its children under- fed. It made no provision for securing the means of employment in time of depres- sion. All that is changed, proceeded Mr. Davies, and the Budget is the first attempt that has been made to provide the funds necessary for the social ame<l:oration of the people. (Applause.) Provision has already been made for the old through a pension scheme. Labour exchanges are being established to bring workmen and work together, and a scheme for inval dity insurance to provide for those who break down in ill-health or for the widow who is left with fatherless ch Idren. All this is done, not from any humanitarian feeling of mercy or tenderness; but because it is realised that the health and the develop- ment of the children of the workmen are essent'al if the empire is to continue to prosper. There is also another aspect to the question which is not fully realised in Wales. That is the relation between taxa- ton and poverty. Too often the Welsh mind is like the Jew of old- iiel iied to connect the misfortune of his fellow-men with the defects of himself or his ancestors. Poverty is attributed to what is called Providence, forgetting that Providence cannot be by any stretch of imag nation made responsible for our land laws, much less for the taxation of our food. If the democracy is to prosper and to improve its position t must realise that every tax which is imposed upon it reduces its spend- ing capacity on the necessaries and com- forts of life. For nstance, old age pen- sions bring into this county no less than £ 28,000 a year. It means securing the comfort of the old but it also means the addit'on of that sum to the annual wealth of the county which will in time percolate through the whole county and benefit all. In the same way it is the same with taxes, but n a different direction. The whole raites in the county raised by the County Council are about £ 48,000 a year. They are raised amidst a good deal of grumbling; but there ;1; imposed on the county and pa d out of it every year in taxes on tea, sugar, etc.. not less than £ 50,000. And if, as it is hoped, these taxes can be abol- ished, not only would the people themselves get greater comfort, but that £ 50,000 would be spent ill the localities and would inev tably react upon the business and the wealth of the whole counv. (Cheers.) Air. Ðal-ies then dealt with the House of Lords J and said that for his own part he was n favour of its abolit'on. He was not influ- enced by the argument that two houses were necessary, for as a matter of fact we never had in this country but one house except when the Liberal party were in power. Those who based the argument for two houses on the experience of th'íi country said they were satisfied with the system of government in which the Liberal party could not be trusted to legislate without the aid of a chamber more worthy of Gilbert and Sullivan's most amusng opera than a civilised nation. (Laughter.) If it be said that there IS a second chamber in most of the countries of the world, the answer is that their systems have been moulded on ,mr own and that they have copied our defects. Mr. Edgar Jones followed with a speech wh'ch charmed the audience. Every point he made evoked tumultous applause. HE was also singularly humorous and frequently sent the crowd into roars of laughter. The resolution was then put to the meeting and was, amid cheers, declared carried without a single dissentient. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the speakers, moved by Air. Robert Williams, t.he Foundry, and seconded by the Rev. W. J. Nicholson.

TOWYN Marriage.At Bethesda Congregational Church on Tuesday moaning, in the pre- sence of Mr Wm Jones, regstrar, an in- teresting wedding was solemn isied. The parties were Mr O. Watkin Hughes, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Owen Hughes, Cader View, Towyn. and Miss Grace LVans, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Evans, Bodilan Fawr, Llanfi- li an gel, and latterly of 11, Marine-parade, Towyn. The ceremony was performed by the Rev J. M. Williams (pastor of the church). The bride was accompanied by Miss Jennie Evans, cousin, as bridesmaid, and Mr D. Hughes, brother of the bride- groom, acted as best man. The bride was given away by her brother-in-law (Mr G. D. Williams). Afterwards the party re- turned to the home of the bride's sister (Mrs G. D. Williams) where the wedding breakfast was partaken of. The happy pair left later for Liverpool where the honeymoon is being spent. URBAN COUNCIL, Friday, November 12th.—Present: Councillors John Rees, chairman; J. P. Lewis, vice-chairman; Wr. Jones Hughes, E. L. Rowland, J. Roberts, W. V. Thomas, J. Maethlon James, David Davies, R. R. Davies, R. LI. Lewis; Messrs R. Barnett, clerk; H. H. Clayton, assistant clerk; R. P. Morgan, surveyor; and Edward Wil- liams, inspector. Cowsheds. The Sanitary Inspector reported hav- jiicr visited the dairies and cowsheds and his orders were complied with except in one case.It was agreed to serve notice on the defaulting tenant.—Referring to the new cowshed at Panteidal, the In- snector said It was built on modern lines and was a model cowshed. Sanitary. The owner of a farmhouse previously reported to be in a defective condition informed the Inspector that he intended improving the dwelling; hut it was not convenient fcr the tenant if the work wa-p carried out at present.—Mr James said that tenants complained when :t was con- venient for them, but when improvements "ere promised they said it was inco.n- venient.—The Chairman saying it was a matter between the landlord and tenant, it was decided to serve a three months •'otice.—With regard to Mrs Steele's im- '•ovements at Brvnmair, the Inr.oector >'a;d he had not visited the place during the month.—Mr James: He was afraid of her. (Laughter.)-Mr Rowland said Mrs Steele was not at home.—The Surveyor reported having visited Brynmair and the complaint had been remedied. Towyn. The Committee reported that Messrs Axe and Jonos attended with regard to widening the road opposite Porthgwyn Stores. It was agreed to widen the road and build a wall forty-two feet long and eleven feet wide. Messrs Axe and Jones agreed to the arrangement.-Messrs H. Evans and D. Edwards with the Surveyor having visited Braichyrhiw Farm, the Council's property, the tender of Mr. Lewis Jones was accepted at £10 15s. for carrying out repairs if in accordance with the. Surveyor'.s specifications.—The Com- mittee met at Frankwell-street and, hav- ing inspected the proposed sites of new side" walks, agreed to ask the owners of houses to contribute toward the cost. The Surveyor submitted an estimate of the cost of sidewalks and drains and sa-d that most of the adjoining owners re- plied favourably. The owner of the largest number of houses, however, had not definitely replied before, ascertain- ing the cost of repairing or building a new wall at Penbryn bach roadside. The Committee considered it advisable to defer the work until the spring and until all the owners replied definitely.—After visiting Penbryn bach, the Committee directed the Surveyor to write to Dr Evans, Bangor, with regard to the wall and to prepare an estimate of the cost of carrying on the sidewalk from Church- street to the corner of Red Lion-street. T«o applications were received for the hire' of the new room in the Council offices, and it was agreed to fix a charge of 2s 6d per night, apart from the cost of cleaning. Arrangements were made for putting the caretaker's house in the Market Hall in order for the new care- taker, Mr James Owen.—The Surveyor i -,cl that it was seven years since it had been found necessary to clean portions of the town sewers. Recently a quantity of butchers offals was found in the cewers, which prevented satisfactory work ng and proper flushing.—Replying to Mt Thomas, the Surveyor said there was no complaint regarding the sewers at Abel-dov,ey.-Mi- James referred to the serious danger of blocking the sewers and, on his proposition, it was decided to serve notices on all the butchers.—The remainder of the report was confirmed. Aberdovev. The Committee recommended with re- gard to the plan of a new septic tank on the Ti-efedditi-i estate that all material and labour must be to the Council's sat- isfaction, or its maintenance would not be taken over by the Council.-—Mr J. M. Howell wrote enclosing a letter from Mr Denniss, of the Cambrian Railways Com- pany, regarding the widening of the dan- gerous curve at Penhelig, Mr Howell offering to pay half the cost. It was agreed to ask the Company to submit a ulan showing the extent of the widening and to submit an estimate of the cost if the work was to be done by the, Com- pany.-At the request of Mr Robert Owen, tenant of Bwlchgwyn Farm, the Council's property, it was agreed to erect a shed for the, shelter of cattle at a cost not exceeding L15 on condition that he iiaid an extra rent of five per cent, on the outlay, provided this was consistent with the lease.—Plans of new houses for Major Porter and Mr Baldwin were approved, as well as plan of altera- tions to the old lifeboat house condition- ally.—Messrs Rowland, Lewis and the burveyor were asked to meet the Asso- ciation Committee with regard to the S a -)r,)Pose'J drill hall at Aber- dovey Hall. Captain Lewis Mr Hughes and Mr I ho in as were askea to ascertain what seats, fixtures, and lights were re- quired to let the Hall for various require- ments.- A report on the sanitary condi- tion of properties in Sea View-terrace was sent to the various owners.—The Clerk was asked to state what steps were necessary to the nalisndes in front of Fair-view in Cliurch-street which had been approved subject to their removal when adjoining projections were re- moved. The Clerk's opinion was ob- tained on other matters and the report was adonted.-Replying to Mr Hughes, the Clerk explained the provisions of the byelaws which require a width of forty feet in the construction of new streets. He had been in consultation with Mr. Gillart as to the application of the bye- law to the proposed new street on the Aberdovev Hall estate.—During a discus- sion, it was pointed out that the byelaw was unreasonable as the circumstances were exceptional, and it was suggested that representations should be made to the Local Government Board .Eventu- ally, the matter was deferred. Rural Ward. In his report on the rural ward, the Surveyor said he was repairing C'ryn- llwvn road and other highways were being: attended to. The river near Glan- yrafon had overflowed to the highway and i.dc caused considerable damage as well as in- e I convenience, especially to school children. The Committee approved plans of new stable and new kitchen at Garregarw, as well as of new sanitary arangements at Brvnerug School.—With regard to the river overflowing, the Committee found that in November, 1904, an arrangement was made with the owners of Glanyrafon to remedy the complaint; but it ap- peared that the diversion of the river then agreed to had caused damage to the land and the owner found it necessary to partly close the diversion. Owing to that, the river overflowed to the high- way.The report was adopted and it was agreed to request the owner of Glanyr- afon to remove the obstruction and that matters should be out right as agreed to in 1904. Financial. The Clerk said that the receipts dur- ing the month included a loan of C400 which wa's transferred to the general ac- [ count, £ 212 10s from the County Council, and £634 4s 3d collected. After making payments amounting to £ 177 5s lOd, there was a credit balance of £ 691 2s. lid. Appointment. Dr Griffith fJvans, Bangor, was re- elected the Council's representative on Bangor College Governors.

BLAENAU FESTINIOG Petty Sessions.Oii Thursday, Nov- ember 11th, before J. Vaughan Williams and Cadwaladr Roberts, Esqrs.—Mr. Vaughan Williams referred to the late Inspector Roberts, and on his proposi- tion, supported by Mr R. O. Davies on behalf of the bar, a vote of condolence was passed with the relatives.—Richard Lewis Lewis, TanygrisiaUj summoned by P.C. R. E. Davies for keeping a dog with- out a licence, wa's fined Is. with 7s. 6d. cost& A like fine was imposed on Shem Hughes, Tanvgrisiau, in respect of a like oifeii-ce Williams, New-street, summoned by P.C. E. W. Edwards for leading a horse with trap attached with- out light, was fined 2s 6d without costs. --Moses R. Jones, Maenofferen Hotel, was sumomned by George Davies, san- itary inspector to the Urban District Council, for a breach of the Public Health Act in connection with au out-building. Mr R. O. Davies appeared for the Coun- cil.—An order was made to remove the cause of complaint in fourteen days.— Mr Cadwaladr Roberts was congratulated by the Court on his elevation to the Bench. Intermediate School Managers.-On Wednesday, November 10th, there were present the Rev John Owen (chairman), Mr J. Khydwen Parry, Mrs Jones, Isallt; Miss Jones, Miss Brymer, Messrs J. Lloyd Jones, R. W. Vaughan M. E. Phillips, Dr R. D. Evans, F. P. Dodd, headmaster, and Edward Jones, assistant clerk.—On the motion of Dr Evans, sec- onded by Mr Phillips, a vote of condol- ence was passed with Mr Dodd in the death of his father.—Reference wars made to the annual report of the Head- master, and a resolution heartily con- gratulating him and his staff on the suc- cess of the school was passed.—There were nine applications for three Pierce grants of L20 each given to start young people in life.. The grants were awarded to Mr Owen Morgan, Maenofferen, who intends being an electrical engineer; Miss Jennie Williams, 9, Newborough- treet, who intends being a dressmaker; and Mr Ellis Hughes, Gelldydan, who intends being a teacher.—Mr Rliydwen Parry remarked on the absence of appli- cations from young men who intended to be quarrymen. He proposed that it should be made clear that quarrying was among the eligible occupations for the grants.—Mr Phillips seconded the pro- position which was agreed to.—Letters were read from Carmel Congregational Church and the Festiniog Urban District Council protesting against the Governors granting the use of the school for a dancing class.—Mr Parry said he was net present when permission was given. He would have voted against, believing that the school should not be lent to hold a dancing class.—The Chairman said some of the best people of the district also opposed to ^t.—Miss Jones said she had not voted for it, because she knew there was a strong feeling in the district against dancing.—Mr Parry said the school was a public building and the Gov- ernors had no right. to give it for a pur- pose which did not commend itself to the general public.—It was agreed to acknowledge the letters and to say that no resolution had been passed regarding the:r contents. Old Welsh Airs.—Under the auspices of Y Gymdeithas Gymreig on Thursday night of last week, Dr J. Lloyd Williams of Bangor gave his interesting lecture at the Assembly Room on "Old Welsh Airs. He was supported by a choir of 12 voices and by other singers, including Mr J. Tudor Owen, A.R.C.M. The Slate Trade. -The Mast--r Builder" correspondent reports that the Welsh slate trade during October as in preceding months showed a decided im- provement as compared with the past few years. Quarry stocks are now de- cidedly light in all the more popular sizes, and to have orders in hand with the latter is by no means an uncommon state of things among the Welsh slate quarries at the present time. Such a situation, he adds, naturally makes for higher prices and there really seems no reason now why the somewhat heavy dis- counts which arc still being offered on some of the smaller sizes, should not be considerably shortened if not altogether withdrawn. No doubt a fairly brisk trade may be anticipated during the, re- mainder of this year, and as to 1910 is it to be hoped that a substantial improve- ment in the building trade may take place that will once more place the Welsh trade industry in its quondam condition of prosperity or something approaching thereto. Presentation.-—Mr John Hughes, head- master of Tanvgrisiau School, was on his departure for Tanygrisiau, presented by Rhiw C.M. Sunday School with a hand- some inkstand with inscription, in acknowledgment of his energetic services as officee-bearer and otherwise on behalf of the Sunday School. The gift was handed over by Mrs Hughes, Dolrhiw, and speeches were delivered bv Messrs G. G. Davies, Edward (Griffith, T. J. Rob- erts. the Rev Thomas Hughes, and Bryfdir.

PWLLHELI Hiring Fair.—The half-yearly hiring fair, held on Thursday of last week, was not as largely attended as usual. Wages ruled as -f olloin-s: -First class men ser- vants, £ 15 to £18; second class, £ 12 to JEM 10s; youths, L8 to £ 12; boys, £ 3 10s to L6; housekeepers, JE8 to jElO; second class women servants, 26 to i8. FARMERS AND DEVELOPMENT BILL. Mr Ellis W. Davies, M.P. for Eivion, addressed a meeing of farmers at Salem Schoolroom on Thursday afternoon of last week on the provisions of the Develop- ment Bill. Mr John Griffith, Bryn, presided. Mr Davies pointed out that the Bill might be utilised by the farmer to obtain a grant for aiding and improving agri- culture, by obtaining practical instruc- tion, and by the encouragement of the improvement in the breed of cattle, or by the establishment of credit banks and by assistance to rural transport, includ- ing light railways. He suggested the formation of a small committee to draw out a scheme to be presented to the De- velopment Commissioners as to what .pur- poses a grant could be best applied in the interests of tenant farmers. Considerable discussion took place, and Mr Edward Roberts, Bodwrdda, spoke appreciatively of the provisions of the Bill and endorsed the suggestion that a committee should take in hand the pre- paration of a scheme. He advocated ob- taining. a grant for improving the breed of cattle. Others who took part 111 the discussion were Alderman Eifl Jones, Mr J. G. Jones, Salem Crescent; Mr D. H. Davies Rorsedd. Dr Rowlands, Llanael- haianl and Mr Robert Griffith, Llanen- <ran In the result, it was resolved that a committee should be appointed by the South Carnarvonshire Agricultural Society, recently formed at the instance of Mr Ellis Davies.

ABERDOVEY Temperance Sunday.—On Sunday at all the Nonconformist churches sermons were preached on temperance. At the Wes- levan Chapel in the afternoon temper- ance addresses were delivered by Mr E. L. Rowlands and Mr W. H. Jones, and a recitation was given by Miss Lizzie Thomas. At the united temperance meeting held in the Assembly Rooms in the evening, Mr John Evans, Me-rion House, presided. Addresses were de- livered bv the Chairman, Mr Robert Richards.' Mr Rogers, Aberystwyth, and the Rev Fred Davies, Machynlleth, and a solo was sung by Miss Ellis. Weslev Guild.—On Wednesday evening a devotional meeting wai held in connec- tion with tIle Wesley Guild, the Rev Rhys Jones presiding. Mr Hugh Davies, Bridgend, read a paper on the "Imports ance" of Religious Education." The Chair- man and Mr E. L. Rowlands took part in the discussion. A vote of thanks was passed on the motion of Mr Lewis Ed- wards. seconded by Mr D. C. Davies. Birthdav Honours.—In the recent King's birthday honours list the name occurred of Commander Atkin, R.N.R., for the new naval decoration for "Long and distinguished service." Commander Atkins is the son of Mrs Stewart, of 10, Bodfor-terraee, Aberdovev. and grandson of the late Mrs Ruck, of Pantlludw, Machynlleth.. Obituary.—On Sunday the death oc- curred at 3, Nantiesyn, of Mr James Lister, son of Mr and Mrs Lister, of West Bromwich and Aberdovey, at the early age of forty-three years, after a long illness. The family have lived at Aberdovey for some years and are much respected. The interment took place on Wednesday at Aberdovey Cemetery. L.c,etlirc,Oii Friday evening a lecture was delivered in the Council School on The House of Lords" by the Rev Gwyn- fryn Jones, Barmouth. The chair was taken by Mr Haydn Jones, Towyn, Lib- eral candidate for Merioneth. The pro- ceeds were in aid of the Wesleyan trust fund. The Chairman was heartily cheered by the large audience and his ad- dress was appropriate and well received. The lecture was eloquently delivered. Gwynfryn, who is regarded by some as a second Lloyd George, kept the audience for two and a quarter hours spellbound. A vote of thanks to the Lecturer was proposed by Mr Haydn Jones, seconded by Mr E. L. Rowlands. The Lecturer proposed a vote of thanks to the Chair- man and the Rev Rhys Jones seconded. Mr Hugh Lewis. "Eoi Dyfi," took the solo in "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau."

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CHOOSING THE SHERIFFS. Friday being the morrow of St. Martin, the annual ceremony of the nomination of the sheriffs of the counties of England and Wales (excepting the Royal Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster) took place in the Court of the Lord Chief Justice of England (Lord Alverstone.) Those chosen include the following: Brecontshire.—J. J. Watkiln.s, Green- hill, Crickhowell; Colonel D. R. Lewis, Penydarren, Merthyr; R. J. Powell, Maesporth. Cardiganshire.—J. Thomas, Vrondolau, New Quay; G. F. Roberts, Laura-place, Aberystwyth; D. Thomas, Glanmadeni, Beulah. Denbighshire.—G. Fitzhugli, Plas Power, Wrexham; Colonel C. S. Main- waring, Bwlchybendy, Cerrigydruidon, Corwen; Colonel S. Sandbach, Hafodunos, I Abergele. [ Carnarvonshire). — D. P. Williams, Vrondinas, Carnarvon; T. E. Roberts, j Plasybryn, Carnarvon; Captain N. P. j Stewart, Plas Lodwig, Bangor, j Merionethshire.—Captain H. M. Rich- | ards, Caerynwch, Dolgelley; Colonel L O I' Williams, Borth-wnog, Dolgelley; W. Orford, Bronyffynon, Towyn. Flintshire.—J. W. Summers, Cam-yr- Alyn, Rosisett; F. L. Hancock, Warr^yi Bank, Broughton A. P. Roberts, of Coed- du Park, Mold. Anglesey.—J. Venmore, Park Side, Anfield, Liverpool; Major W. A. L. Fox- Pitt, Presaddfed; Dr H. S. Lowe, Rhos- neigr, Ty Croes. Montgomeryshire. Lord Herbert Lionel Vane-Tempest, of Plas, Machyn- Iletli William Llewellyn Lloyd, of Castle Forwyn, Abermule, Esq. Edward Stisted Mostyn-Pryce, of Grmley Hall, Esq. Mr Mostyn-Pryce was first on the offi- cial list, but applied in person to be excused on the grounds stated in a written document which he handed in to the Court, a copy of which he said had been forwarded to the Privy Council. Their Lordships, however, on the sugges- tion of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, placed him third on the list. Mr Pennant appeared on behalf of Mr Hughes, of Simdda Weir, Llanbadry, Anglesey, and submitted that he ought to be excused on the ground of his health not being such as to enable him to per- form satisfactorily the duties of the office. Counsel said lie had two medical certi- ficates, one six months' old, and one given recently. Mr Hughes was accordingly excused. Mr B. Houghton appeared for Mr Lane, Staffordshire, in support of an excuse on the ground that his financial position was not such as to enable him to carry out the duties of the office. He submitted a statement showing that his net income from all sources was only w JB506 a year apart from his wife's income of £ 500 a year. He was. it was true, en- titled to a trust settlement which pro- duced a gross sum of C3,921, but after the payment of insurance, interest on mort- gage, and other expenses it was reduced to a nominal sum, and he felt that he was not justified in living in his mansion house, but he was unable to let it. Counsel drew the attention of the Court to one item of J3850 at the bottom of the list of expenses which gave some idea of c the manner in which Mr Lane's income was reduced. The Court agreed to put Mr Lane's name second on the list.*

"Y Drych" records the death of Mr. Humphreys-Owen, which took place at Emporia, Kansas. Mr. Owens, who was a native of Aberlle'fennii. Montgomeryshire, was one of the earliest settlers in Dry Creek, Emporia, Kansas. He emigrated to the State in 1849, and having worked for seventeen years at 1n; old occupation, that of a quarryman, he then went to Dry Creek where lie took a farm in the new settlement. He was over eighty years of age.

WORTH YOUR ATTENTION. Every person's future is to a certain extent in his own hand. Many a future which might have be?u brilliant has been darkened by lack of timely preparation to meet the exigencies and changes which occur in every day life. Many a home which might have been gladdened by life and health, and comfort, has been saddened by poverty, illness and death, in many cases wholly preventable The Antumn months are, from a sanitary point of view, among the most important of th,, year. Due care may now mean a robust coDStitution to meet the trials of Winter. Neglect may now mean a broken constitution to succumb under the attacks of any exceptional trial. There are, indeed, few that do not feel the F.,Vstem needs recruiting after the trying feel- ing of lassitude, with others, not quite up to the mark," "a sort of all over sinking feeling," too weak to do anything about the house," "these recurring h,oadach(s," "no appetite for my food," etc. Theae, and a dozen others, are common expiegsionr which all point to the urgent need of some good tonic mixture, a reliable medicine of e-tabliabed reputation and of proved virtue. There are several tonic mixtures to be had, but none which have been so uniformly successful as Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters-the great Welsh Touic. It is always efficac;ous and genuinely successful in all cases of Indigestion, Weakness, Nervousness, Low Spirits, Sleeplessness, Dyspepsia, Liver Com- plaints, Neuralgia, and Influenza. We claim that Gwilym Evans* Quinine Bitters is a General Benefactor of Suffering Humanity. Hundreds of ttsiinicniala prove this, coming from all classes of the community. Pain is no respector of persons, be advised, try Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters, a sovereign remedy for various ailments, for rich and poor alike. It is not so much what you pay for a thing, but what you get for what you pay. Don't listen to the "Just as good" argument, there is no Tonia" Just as goo,i as Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters it stands fcuprcme. To prevent disappointment, above all things see that you get the right artic!e, with the name "Gwiljm Evans" on Label, Stamp, and Bottle, without which none is genuine. Sold everywhere in bottles 2s. 9d. and 4s. 6d. each, but should any difficulty be experienced in procuring Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters, ic will be forwarded carriage free, for the above prices, by the Sole Proprietors: fhe Quinire Bitters Manufacturing Company, Limited, Llanelly, South Wales. p505 VENO'S kigrhtning; COUGH CURE I The purest and surest remedy obtainable for I I ACUTE COLDS CHRONIC COUGHS BRONCHITIS iHRONIC ASTHMA INFLUENZA I WHOOPING COUGH | NASAL CATARRH I WEAK LUNGS I ALIBIT SMITH. ESQ., N.S.B.Sc.. the celebrated Tendon analyst, saya"VBNO'8 I.IGHTVINO COUGH CCB* IS composed of pure Ingredients, and is a most excellent re«oedy for bronchitis, asthma, and all lung affections." Prioe tid., 1/11 and 2/9, of all Chemists. gttsittees T. P. JONES. SCUZ.FTOR, MONUMENTAL WORKS DYFFRYN, MERIONETH. T. P. JONES, who has had a wide experience in the Prineipal Town* of England, respectfully 80licih yonr kind patronage. All rderg promptly attended to. Estitnateg Free, idistan.c no object. o7 Griccieth. ( THE GEORGE HOTEL, CKIOCIETH NORTH WALES. Completely re-bullt and re-furnished through out by Messr. Mapie and Company I All Modern conveniences. Batho, &o. Sanitary arrangements believed to be perfect For farther particulars and tariff apply te MANAGERESS PORTMADOO. J GOOD EFFECT BY SIMPLEST METHODS AT RKASQHABLS IFCIOKS PURNELL&Co. I DECORATORS, PORTMADOC Hoes AND eBUBCB I DKOOBATION CONTACTED FOB. I 1!Jtt£itneag ;Abbrt.6.6t.6 Portmadoc. STEAM SAW MILLS, PORTMADOC. J. OWAIN HUGHES ilate Thomas Parry)," Timber Merchant, has a large stock of Timber Doors, Windows, Sashes, & Frames suitable for BUILDERS and CONTRACTORS. TIMBER SAWN FOR CUSTOMERS. Picture-Frame Mouldlcgs in great variety. Stock of Building and Fire Bricks, Laths, IT, i847 Tiles, etc. i847 TO SJBB MOWDOIIA HIRE A MOTOR CAR FROM THE PORTMADOC MOTOR CO., HIGH STREET, PORTMADOC. TermR Moderate. o989 MADOC STEAM SAW MILLS, PORTMADOC. THE attention of Farmers, Builders, JL and Contractors is drawn to the fact that Timber can be sawn to any length and designs by CIRCULAR OR BAND SAW at the MADOC STEAM SAW MILLS, PORTMADOC. OWEN WILLIAMS, Proprietor. The above is the only Band Saw in the district. p70. Telephone No. 21. Sefydlwyd yn agoa i ganrif yn ol. ELIZABETH OWEN A'I MEIBION, OoEDFASN ACHWTR, &C.. PORTHMADOG. CEDWIR cyflawnder o bob math o Goed at adeiladu tai. etc. Hefyd DRYSAU, FFENBSTRI. A MOULDINGS. Y Prisiau yn Rhesymol. Telir sylw neillduol i archebion drwy y Post. LLIFIR COED Y CWSMERIAID I'R MESUR GOFYNOL. p71 EMBROIDERY SILKS D.M.C. Threads, Peri Lusta, Traced Goods, ancl Art Needlework Accessories, -TRY- PARIS HOUSE, PORTMADOC- nl60 HENRY EVANS. English Ivory Porcelain. run UUuO witb the crest of _t.. PORTMADOC (Ynyscynhaiarn) and Carlton Ware with the crests of Port- madoc, Borthygest, and Harlech; Call at J. ROBERTS & Co., Teigl House, 24, Snowdon-street, Portmadoc, GLASS, CHINA, AND FANCY GOODS DEALERS. liloytl & flora* Printers, Booksellers, Stationers, 125, HIGH STREET, PORTMADOC. HAVE AN EXTKNSIVE STOCK OF ACCOUNT BOOKS, MANUSCRIPT ACCOUNTS, OFFICE UTENSILS and FILES, COPYING LETTER BOOKS, etc., etc. f859 BRITISH & FOREIGN FRUIT OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. DANIEL MORRIS, Fruiterer, Florist, Greengrocer, Fculterer, THE GRAPES. PORTMADOO. Fresh FRUIT aod VEGETABLES DAILY. Fresh CREAM three times a week. POULTRY a speciality. n348 QUEEN'S HOTEL, PORTMADOC. Commercial, Family and Posting Establishment. MOTOR GARAGE. BILLIARDS. Public and Private Sitting Rooms Tourists, commercial gentlemen and visitors will find every attention, at moderate charges. Boots meets all trains. m64 Proprietress, Miss JONES. THE SPORTSMAN HOTEL, PORTMADOC. First Class Family and Commercial Hotel. Under new Management. Situate close to Station, and near to all places of interest. Every accommodation. Posting in all Its Branches. M. LLOYD-JONES, 65R roprietress. FISH STORES. LATE J. THOMAS J. ROBERTS. 98, HIGH STREET, PORTTMADOO. Fish and POULTRY Merchant. All kinds of Fiah in season. Poultry always in stock. Ice supplied. Orders promptly attended to. 027 Pwllheli. THE PIONEER STORES, THE MAES, PWLLHELI, W. J. BATTERBEE, Has astounding value in GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. All kinds of Patent Medicines at Reduced Prices. b959 MOTORISTS and CYCLISTS. Mr A ASHWORTH PractIcal Moto ok Cycle PWLLHELI, has taken over the business of Mr H. Heaton in Lower Cardiff-road (next door to the Post Office), OVERHAULING and TUNING up a Speciality. ACCUMULATORS CHARGED on the PREMISES Petrol, Oil, and Greases always in Stock. Repairs, big or small, done on or off the premises J. O. YATES, BILLPOSTER, PWLLHELI. AUCTIONS, SHOWS, SPORTS, &c., posted in a 20 mile radius at most reasonable terms. SPECIAL TERMS FOR CONTRACT WORK. n121 THEY HAVE COME HOME! END OF THE SEASON PIANOS NEW THIS YEAR, RETURNED FROM HIRE. FROM 16 GUINEAS. Reliable. Full Tri-chord, check action, Iron Frame. Every Piano Warranted. Exchanged if not approved of withinl2 months. PYEMONT, BARMOUTH. h57 LLOYD AND WILLIAMS Builders, Contractors, and Monumental Masons, MAWDDACH MONUMENTAL WORKS, Barmouth A splendid range of designs in Headstones, Crosses, Monuments in Granite, Marble, State or Stone always available. Quality of work- manshiD Guaranteed. Eatimatep fre- h154 PENRHYNDEUURAETH. ROYAL OAK HOTEL, PENRHYNDEUDRAETH, MERIONETH. Good Accommodation for Travellers & Tourists Within a few minutes walk of Cambrian Railways Station. POSTING AND STABLING Propriewr-T. HUGHES, T11 !19 Dolgelley. R. LEWIS, I I' Goachbuilder, Wheelwright, &c., ARANWJRKS. DOLGELLEY Vehicles ot all kinds built to order. Rubber Tyres fitted req iired. Repairer or alotor Cars. Estimates Free. j982 f ARRAN MONUMENTAL WORKS ri I 7ii 1QS -= DOLGELLEY, North Wales. J. AND R. W. THOMAS MONUMENTS, Crosses, Head "*• stones, Ac., executed in the best manner at most reasonable prices. De- signs and prices free on application. STONES CLEANED AND RE LETTERED. ISTIigg NO OBJECT ^—MMi ttsintss QbhttSBtS Portmadoc Steam Laundry Oft WOMEN DREAD WAQTJTAT. MEN HATE WASHING DAY. Postcard to the Company's Manageress will bring: their Van to your door and ea" vou o e-es ths we All descriptions of work unde)tak noiud)rg Liy Gitatrng. SHIRTS AND COLLARS A SPECIALITY. Softest of Water used requiring no Chemir>»l« COLLECTING AGENT for Barmouth, Pwllheli, and Blaenau Pesttniw R. NEWELL, Butcher R. NEWELL, PURVEYOR OF MEAT, CENTRAL BUILDINGS, PORTMADOO, Beach Road, Barmouth, High Street, Oriccieth, Central Buildings, Pwllheli Market Square, Blaenau Festiniog Respectfully solicits the favour of your Patronage, Best quality supplied in Beef, Mutton and Lamb, also Pork and Sausages, Pies, Å (our own make) Fresh Daily No injurious preservaties used. HOME CURED HAMS AND BACON. *t. Consumers anou!d mak- 9 point of securing the genuine article in Lamb, and not be oententt witi, Welsh yearling sheep dressed as nuch. TO" ri. Richards& Sons.. Lian edr ESTABLISHED 1840. Sanitary Pipes, Building &■ Agricultural Lime. Cambrian Coast COALS, LIME, BRICKS, and CEMENT. BEST HOUSE, STEAM, AND SMITHY COALS. an?iafEALS8eRrRRV^n Str^ pothers' CEMENT. Agent for BIBBY'S OAKBS ALS, BIBBYS MILK EQUIVALENT AND BIBBY'S CREAM EQUIVALENT -y-, Lancaster's CAlF FOOD. ROBERT RICHARDS & SONS, PENSARN, LLANBEDR, R.S 0. PepotB atTQWYN HARLECH, and DYFFRYN. WlliIiIA.]fK MORBI8 and Co., SHIP STORES, GROCERS & IRONMONGERS. BRITANNIA TERRACE, PORTMADOC, All kinds oj Ropes, Paints, and Requisites for Ships and Yachts always in stoot SHIP BISCUITS MADE TO ORDER. g759 I. LLOYD JONES, geBUIrLDlER™ Ironmonger, 131, HIGH STREET, PORTMADOC. ALL KINDS OF BUILDING MATERIALS. C t AGEKT FOR ANCHOR BRAND CeiHeilt* p511 Farmers should send for Booklet on TUBULAR CftEAM SEPARATOR. For GENERAL IRONMONGERY try W. EVANS & Co., IRONMONGERS, PLUMBERS, AND DECORATORS, PORTMADOC A Choice Selection of Tabla Brackets and Hanging Lamps now in Stock. p78 Established 1874. Coach & Motor Works, Charles Hughes & Sons, PORTMADOO. Motor Repairs, Painting, Trimming, &c. G.%rago. Accessories, &0. On Sale, Wagonettes, Kalli Cars, Phaeton, Dog Carts, Floats, Gigs, Governess Cars, Spring Carts, &c., at reasonable prices. i761 GRAVESTONES ALSO ALL MANNER OF SLABWORK supplied by RICHARD WILLIAMS & CO. Slate Works, PORTMADOC. Proprietors John Lewis, Belle Vue John R. Owen, Aei-y-Garth. p349 ARTIFICIAL TEETH, on Vulcanite, Dental Alloy, and Gold. Fines' Quality. All Prices. JMR. WILLIAMS, Garmon House, Glan-y-Pwll, Bl. Festiniog LLANRWST:—Tuesdays and fcair Days, Paris House, Station-road. PRNRHYN2 DEUDRAETH :-Thursday, at Mrs Robe ts, Market-square (opposite Griffin Hotel). 2 to 8. PORTMADOC :—Friday. Mr Hughes, photographer (opposite New Post Office). 11 to 5. FESTINIOG —2nd and 4th Saturday, Mr R E Jones, Bryn House, 3 to 6. TRAW8 FYNYDD -lot and 3rd Saturday. Mr M W Morris. Draper, CUftpp House. 3 to R T.A..BLO:ø: vA.I1S or FBSTimoo OAKELEY ARMS HOTEL. Situate In the heart of the most romantic scenery In North Wales, one mile from Tanybwlob Station (Festiniog Line), 21 miles from Maentwrog Roød (G.W.R.) Charming place Summer and Winter. Moderate Charges. Perfect Sanitation. Excellent Angling Free. Private Gardens and Tennis Grounds. Dark Room for Photographers. Pionk Parties catered for. Postal annd Telegraphic Office in the Hotel ^^J_T^WILUAMS^J*rOpri«tr«n The Farmers Complete Dispensary. MORRIS EVANS' HORSE, SHEEP, & CATTLE OIL. Tried, Tested and Testified to by Hundreds of Farmers & Stock Breeders throughout the country Red Lion Hotel, Llanrhystyd. Dear Sirs, It is with great pleasure that I write to tell you of the benefit derived by horses putting up at my hotel by using Morris Evans' Horse, Sheep, and Cattle Oil r A large number of horses are stabled here during the course of a year and I have had many taken very bad with Colic. I always have ¡them dosed with Morris Evana* Oil and they come right again in a very shor t time and are able to proceed on their journey. I have also found Morris Evans' Oil most beneficial for my cattle. Yours truly, (Mrs.) M. DAVIES. New Farm, Bredwardine, Hereford. Sire, From personal experience I can testify to the efficacy of Morris Evans' Horse, Sheep and Cattle Oil. It gives unqualified satisfaction and is of special value in severe cases of Colic and Gripes. I have also used it for Cats and Sores and believe it to be unequalled. Yonrs truly, B. WATKINS. I, Hamilton Road, Grove Road, London, E. Dear Sirfl, Kindly send me another 10s. bottle of Morris Evans' Horse, Sheep, and Cattle Oil at oree. The last one I had has done wonders. I certainly cannot be without it now. It has proved in- valuable in my cowshed, I find that if a cow has lost her appetite and going out of conditiou a few doses of Morris Evans' Horse, Sheep, and Cattle Oil will put her right again and she ?-ill a milk much better. It is a wonderful Oil for both inward and outward application. Any 81tell. ingei of the udder, sprains, or cuts can be quickly healed by applying Morris Evant' HPrse, Sheep, and Cattle Oil. Send my bottle on by return and oblige. Yours truly, THOMAS JONES. London Repieeentative-Mr. A. J. EDWARDS, 3, CRISPIN STREET, BISHOPSGATE, K. Sold by all Chemists and Grocers. In Bottles 61, 1/6, 2/6, 5/- and 10/- each. Manufacture-d by Morris Evans & Co., Festiniog, N. Wales. ONE DOSE OF EASINE Will Cure HEADACHE, NEURALGIA, TOOTHACHE ID a few Minutes. Abiohftsly Safe. SOLD IN h. PACKETS. 11180 HUGH JONES, CHEMIST, MEDICAL HALL, UP-TO-DATE MILLINERY & TAILORING. W. ANTHONY'S Establishment at Manchester House, Pwllheli, Is Well-known for STYLE AND VALUE. NEWEST DESIGNS AND PATTERNS ALWAYS IN STOCK. ESTABLISHED 1850. THE SLATE, GRANITE, AND MARBLE WORKS, SAND STREET, PWLLHELI. The attention of Builders is specially called to the selection of tills, atom mosiaa"slk Mantlepieces, Cisterns, &c. Estimates Fiie. JOHN WILLIAMS & Co.