The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

PGRTMADOC. ON LEAVE.—Private George Kirkthorpe, Dora-street; Private Rhys Roberts, Snowdon- street; Seaman John Morgan Jones, Madoc- street; Private Evie Evans, Madoc-street. SUBMARINED—It is feared that Mr. David Lloyd Pritchard, aged nineteen, son of Police Constable Lloyd Pritchard, xremadoc, has los his life as the result of his ship being torpedoed by a German submarine. Thirteen of the crew were landed, but seventeen are missing and no news has been received in regard to them since the vessel was sunk over a monm ago. INVALIDED.—Lieut. O. J. Roberts, Bortliy- gest (of Messrs. Davies Bros., slate merchants), who has been in hospital for some weeks as the result of being badly gassed, has been invalided home. PASTORAL CALL.—The Rev. J. Mostyn, pastor of Memorial Welsh Congregational Church, has accepted a call to the pastorate of Congregonal churches in Carno, Montgomery- shire, anerwill take up duties in September. RECORD.—Portmadoc Intermediate School has a record number of 125 pupils. IN THE NAVY.-The Rev. Rees Howells, BJL, junior curate, has joined the navy as assistant paymaster. IN MEMORIAM. The Rev. W. J. Nicholson, at a memorial service at Salem Welsh Congre- gational Church on Sunday night, paid an eloquent tribute to the memory of the late- Mr. Robert Williams, 4-, Madoc-street, a leading member of the church. He also referred feel- ingly to the loss sustained in the death of Mrs Newell, High-street, now the oldest member. BIBLE SOCIETY.-Last Sunday was observed as the Bible Society Sunday, the Rev. H. Ifor Jones, Chester, visiting i: On behalf of the Society. In the morning Mr. Jones, accom- panied by the local secretary, Mr- Hugh Hughes, attended Bethel Chapel, Borthygest, where a large congregation assembled, the^sti vices at the other chapels having been pensed with. The Rev. W. Ross Hughes to- the introductory service. The Secretary having read the statement, Mr Jones delivered a telling address. In the afternoon Mr Jonathan Davies, the chairman of the local auxiliary, attended with Mr. Jones at Siloam Chapel, Morfa Byclian. After the evening services a large congregation assembled at Ebenezer Chapel, Portmadoc. Prayer having been offered by the Rev. W. T. Ellis, B.A., B.D., the Secretary read the balance sheet. The Rev. W. O. Evans proposed the balance sheet be received, and tvws seconded by Mr. D. Jones, assistant overseer. The collec- tions in the district amounted to E43 13s. 6d.. I and the children, by means of the "Peuny a Language" books had collected £ 9 2s. lid., tl^s bein<" the first effort made by the children. Mr. Jonathan Davies said that the collections should Ii be doubled at least. The service was brought, to a close by the Rev. W. J. Nichoteon.

ABERDOVEY. Mr. John Lumley, food inspector, has been confined to the house for the past fortnight with a sprained heel. He is gradually getting better. His son (Artificer' Emrys Lumley) "writes from Syria" When I was at Cairo 1 met Hughie Watson, but I would not have seeii him had lie not spoken to me first. It is very hot here now and we have to take precautions -urainst mosquitos, especially in the night. Weare still pushing on and are camping now where the Turks stood a month ago. I am about half-way between the sea and Jerusalem I and have passed tttrougli the villages of Rintos, Lubban, Kibbiah, and Budras; but I don't think you can find them all on the may. Th. last tight we had was very stubborn, as there were many Germans mixed with the Turks, -and thev don't give in so readily as the latter. Many prisoners have passed through our lines, and the difference between the Germans and the Turks is very marked. They look well and have food boots and clothes, while the Turks have scarcely any clcunng on, and no boots, Our men have to work and fight hard, for we are attacking hills oh which the enemy is strongly posted. Yet our Teases are very light so far; more suffering from illness than wounds. We get plenty of supplies and there is no Food Controller here. I have sent a parcel home ■which I hope vou wiiT"receive safely containing a piece of alabaster from the Pyramids, an aluminium bowl nicked up in _e desert, a bowl used bv the Ghurkas, a piece of sugar cane, and ptntil cases ior Blodwen, ldns and lior. When he wroi3 this letter Artificer Lumley was not aware that the last-named was killed on the Western Front last month. Lieut.-Colonel Marshall writes to Mrs. Thomas, widow of Sergeant itertit,, lhoir,as. as follows: You,- husband was Duried by his comrades in a little village in rear, the exact location ot which you will obtain later. He <lid excellent work in the line with our battalion and was highly thought of by us all. He was a very promising N.C.U. and tnc Company i" much the poorer for his loss." bergeaiiu Thomas was a native of Merthyr Tyuvil, but after marriage made his home at Aberdovey. Mrs. Millington has received news that he eldest son (Lance-*>rporal Teddy MilUngtdn) is wounded and missing since the 11th_oi April. When the war broke out he was in China and fousrht at 'he taking of Tsing-tau He atter- *arcf went through the Dardanelles campaign and was '-hen in France. On Februa.j 23rd Mrs. Millington heard of the death of her secAl son (Charles H. Millington, R.W.F.), atWTthe attack on Vimy Ridge. Much sym- pathy is fel- with her m her anxiety. Mrs. Jones. 15, Conperhill-street, has received information that the "var Office regretfully conclude that her son (Private W illiam Jones, R.W.F.), is dead, having been missing since the 27th July, 1917. The warmest sympathy goes out o the widowed mother in her bereave- ment. Alderman Jones-Hughes, with whom William Jones was apprenticed, states that he never knew a more truthful, honest, and reli- able lad than the deceased.

MAENTWROC. On Mav 22nd, at the National School, a meet- ing was held. Mr. Jenkins, of Aberystwyth, gave a lecture on bee-keeping, which was very interesting. The chair was taken by Mr. J. M. Wilson CM. A vcte of thanks was proposed by the'Rector (Rev. T. Wffliams), and seconded *)y the Rev. J. Rooerts. At rl,e Calvinistic Chanel, on Sunday, Miss Evans, the missionary, cfeiducted impressive ser- vices both in the afternoon and in the evening. The meetings were well attended, other denom- inations also ioinhig in. In the afternoon Miss fcvans addressed the children. Miss Evans mace an ure<?nt appeal to others to iom in the move- ment ^and to do all they could to further t cause. Her address in the evening on the work -done by the missionaries was very interesting and was thoroughly enjoyed.

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DYFFRYN. On Whit-Monday a successful performance oi the pantomime "Elsa and the Trolls" was given by the G.F.S. candidates, the proceeds of which are to be given to the Waifs and Strays Wf Emergency Fund. Twenty-eight children took part, and each did her part admirably. The afternoon performance was well attended, but the Council School was packed in the evening. The programme began with the singing ol "God Save the King," the candidates' hymn, "Little Maidens Must be Holy," and a chorus called "Hail, Hail, We Give You Greeting,' followed by a pianoforte solo by Janet Roberts, Bronliyfryd. The pantomime came next and the stage looked pretty,- made up to imitate woodland scenery, etc., and all the parts wen- well sustained. The second part of the pro gramme consisted of a pianoforte solo by Janet Roberts and an exhibition of lantern war slides supplied by the Church Army. The sum of £9 was realised. The G.F.S. in Dyffryn ha raised nearly £ 5U during the past three years towards war funds, besides holding sewing even- ings for making comforts.

BARMOUTH. At a meeting ot the Bowling Club Committee, on Thursday week, Mr. Henry Freeman presid- ing it was decided to appoint Mr. Morris Pugh, Aelfor-terrace, as groundsman for the season. Mr. T. Walker was elected captait. and Mr. Fred Howe, vice-captain. On Thursday Sir Arthur Yapp and three other officials of the Y.M.C.A. inspected Corsy- gedol, which has been given by Mr. Danger- field, the owner, as a war fund for the Y.M.C.A. The funeral of Mr. Moses Jones, Glanaig, took place at Llanaber Churchyard on Saturday, the officiating ministers being the Revs. Gwynoro Davies and E. Vaughan Humphreys. The mem- bers of the Mawddach Lodge of Oddfellows attended in their regalia. The deceased bad been a member oi the Idris Lodge for over fifty years. Mr. Evan Richards, Whitfield, Marine-parade, won the baritone solo at an eisteddfod at Nant- mawr, Oswestry, on Thursday week.

BLAENAU FESTINIOC. On Saturday the children's singing festival of Blaenau Festiniog and Maentwrog was' held in Jerusalem Chapel. A procession marched through the streets, headed by the Royal Oake- ley Silver Band. Mr. R. Morris Jones, Bron- clydwr, presided over the, first meeting, and Mr. Richard Jones, Salem, over the evening meeting. The conductor was Mr. S. E. Samuel, Swansea. Mrs. A. G. Owen Davies-Humphreys, A.R.C.M., presided at the organ. Mr. David Price Jones, Jerusalem, was awarded elementary certificate, and Miss Nellie Roberts, Bethania, second grade staff notation certificate. Mr. William Stephen, Festiniog, proposed a vote of thanks, and Mr. R. M. Jones seconded. The procession was under the care of Mr. t'ercy Hughes, secretary, and Mr. John Jones, Fron- heulog. Lance-corporal John Owen Roberts, Manod- road, is reported ill in hospital in Italy. A financial vestry was held on Saturday, but as few ratepayers were present it was agreed to postpone the proceedings until Saturday. Mr D. Jones, Manor Divy, presided. Private W. Jones.Roberts, Ty'nymaes, Fes- tiniog, is reported killed in France. Private Jeremiah William?, Highgate, who was pre- viously reported missing, is a prisoner of war in Germany. The wedding of Mr. Plenydd Edwards, Corris, and Miss Kate Jones, London-terrace, Tany- grisiau, took nh'.ce in Carmel Chapel on Wed- nesday.' The Rev. John Hughes, in the pre- sence of Mr. Rd. Jones, registrar, officiated. Mr. J. J. Williams, Fronoleu, trustee of the bride's late father's estate, gave the bride away. Mr. Griffith Jones, her brother, was best man. and Miss Griffith, Talsarnau, brides- maid. Mr. and Mrs. Evans went to Pwllheli for their honeymoon. Mrs. M. Llovd Jones. Caersalem-icrrace. on Friday was officially informed that her husband (Pte. John David .Tones) has been missing in' France since between the 10th and 20th oi April. Capt. Edward Evans, V.A.C.. Bala, who died April. Capt. Edward Evans, V.A.C.. Bala, who died in hospital in Liverpool, was buried with full military honours' at Festiniog on Friday. The bearers were from Trnwsfvnvdd Camp, in charge of Major Richardson. The firin0." party j were from Conway Camp. Pte. Percy James, of Blaenafon. has been seriously wounded, but is making slow progres^ towards recovery. Pte. John Rd. Williams, Glynllifon-street, has been home on leave from Salonica. He has boen suffering from ma'aria and other fevers.

PWLLHQLI- Sergeant T. J. Jones and Corporal J. B. Anthony, of the Volunteers, were presented by Captain Humphreys on Monday night with !"usketry certificates. Private Alfred Owen Jones, son of Mr. Ellis Jones, formerly of Llevn-street, but now of Cardiff, has been seriously wounded in France. An inquest was held at Nevin on Friday into the death of Mr. Richard Roberts, Caeglas, Nevin, who was killed when following his occu- pation at a County Council quarry. Mr Edward \Villiams, a fellow workman, said loose stone and soil fell on deceased who was drilling the rock. Ho fell down and broke his two legs and received a severe wound at the back of his head. A verdict of accidental death was re- tailed. Owing to the absence of the preacher announced to officiat.e at Salem Chapel on Sun- day an organ recital and a service of song was held. Mr. T. T. Powell conducted the singing and Miss Wynne Jones was organist. Privates J. T. Williams, Tynrardd, and David Griffith, Vron Oleu, Nevin, have been wounded in action. The death took place on Wednesday of Mrs Dorothy Williams, Lleyn-street, at the age of fifty-nine years. The Rev. J. H. Pugh, B.A., has commenced work as pastor of Bwlchtoevn Church, Abersoch. Mr. William Jones, Tynewydd, Sardis, who died at Bangor Hospital, was one of tiie most influential farmers in the district and was over seventy-five years of age. Private Robert Jones, Tanygraigwen, Myn- ytho, has been killed in action in France. Deep sympathy is felt with his widowed mother. Private Robert Evans Ynys-yr-Arch, Brynkir, has also been killed. Gunner Arthwy Jones, Tank Corps, Shop Llangian, has won the Military Medal for gal- lantry at the front. Before joining the army he was gardener with Mr. C. H. Lloyd T'dwards, Nanhoron. >>

CRICCIETH I The gratifying news has been received that jieut. J. J. Bowen, the youngest son of Mrs. 3owen, Park Lane, Croydon, formerly of avvnfa, Criccietli, has been awarded Abe Mili- tary Cross. It is to be regretted that Lieut. Bowen is not here to receive the decoration as iie was reported wounded on the 9th April and has been unofficially reported missing since thai elate. There are strong hopes that he is a pri- soner in a German hospital. His brother (Capt. O. H. Bowen. R.A.M.C.), who was also out in France, is now convalescent at Lord Hambleden's country seat in Devonshire. Dr. Lloyd Owen, of Criecietti, a member of the Welsh National League, intends at the T.landrindod Wells home rule conference proposing to add to the officials resolutions already published one declaring sympathy with the Constitutional Irish Nationalist Party and their new leader on the lanjented doath of Mr. John Redmond. and on the difficulties besett- ing them on either flank from intolerant and fanatical sections of their own countrymen; and further pledging the conference in the best interests of nationalism not to seek any present advantage for Wales if such should have to come at the expense of postponing or whittling down the long overdue claims of Ireland to a full and immediate measure ef autonomy."

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■> Carnarvonshire Tribunal. DEMAND FOR. MORE MEN. Carnarvonshire Appeal Tribunal sat at Pwll- heli on Thursday; present Mr. J. E. Greaves presiding; Dr. O. Wynne Griffiths, Messrs G. Hughes Roberts, R. T. Jones, T. Griffiths, Llew Davies, clerk; Captain Cradoc Davies, N.S.R.; and W. E. Williams, agricultural representative. The cases of agriculturists under thirty-one years of age were adjourned.—The Clerk ex- plained that in view of the possible demand for more men for the army that all such cases must obtain permit from the Agricultural Committee in the same way as the men between the ages of nineteen and twenty-three before they could come before the Tribunal. The case of John Williams, East-avenue, Port- madoc, was reviewed by the N.S.R.—Mr Hugh Pritchard appeared for the man.—Captain Davies explained that the man, who was single, Grade 1, and thirty-two years of age, was carrying on business as coal merchant and motor car proprietor.—Mr. Pritchard added that Williams had seven horses and sixteen vehicles (including one motor lorry) and two motor cars. He also sold fifteen tons of coal weekly, cultivating a small farm, and acting as undertaker in the district. His aged mother lived with him, and his only brother (with him in the business) was fighting for his country in France.—In answer to Mr. R. T. Jones, he stated tkat he was now doing double the stated that he was now doing double the amount of work than before the war with one I workman less.—Exemp.'on until July 21st. Rev R. M. Edmunds, LIanbedrog, appeared in support of an exemption for Hugh Jones, Tany- greigwen, Mynytho, thirty-three, single, Grade 1. He holds three acres of land and is em- ployed as labourer on twenty-six small holdings in the neighbourhood, many 01 which belong to widows. His brother was killed in France last week, and lie was therefore the only remaining son of the widowed mother.—Exemption until September 30th. In the case of T. Foulkes Jones, Sparta House, Pwllheli, forty, Bl, who is working at a shipbuilding yard at Birkenhead, Captain Davies explained that the man was refused a protection card at the shipbuilding yard and Jones now asked for exemption on domestic grounds because he was keeping a confectionery shop and that financial hardship would ensue if he was called up.—The Chairman How is the business carried on when you are away?— JonesT My wife looks after tne business; but it does not pay, and I must support it out of I my wages.—Mr. R. T. Jones: So you are sup- porting the business, instead of the business supporting you? (Laughter).—Exemption re- fused, not to be called up until June 30th. Conditional exemption was renewed in the case of Morris T. Isaac Roche-terrace, Port- madoc, mechanical engineer, who holds a pro- tection card. William Pritchard, Tanyffolt, Garn, farm foreman, thirty-two, exemption until September 30th. Owen J. Parry, Tynllan, Garn, ploughman, aged twenty-two, Grade 2, was given six months exemption. The N.S.R. appealed against conditional ex- emption by Lleyn Tribunal to Richard Lewis, Tanyfron, Pentre Uchaf, grocer, thirty-seven, Grade 1.—Mr. O. Robyns Owen, for the man, explained that Lewis was married with two children, carrying on business at two shop, one- at Pistyll, near Nevin, and the other at Tanyfron, Pentre Uchai. N.S.R. appeal dis- allowed. Samuel Richards, Plas Nant, Llithfaen, quarry manager, thirty-six, Grade 2, said he was the sole manager of the quarry which would have to be closed if he were called to the colours. There were two ingb only now working at the quarry.—No exemption, but not to be called 11 nrHil .Tune 30th- 11 _n _no The case of John Morris, Post Office, Mynytho, farmer and grocer, was reviewed by the N.S.R. He was thirty-five years. married, Grade 2.—Mr. O. Robyns Owen, who appeared for the man, stated that, his business was necessary to the farmers of the neighbourhood and that he was cultivating a small holding to the satisfaction of the Agricultural Committee. -Six months exemption was granted. Mr. Richard Roberts, Carnarvon, appeared for Owen Jones, thirty-four, Bl, manager of the Eifionydd Co-operative Society at Chwilog. M Roberts explained that the Society supplied farmers with every kind of necessaries foi farm- in" ooerations and had a turnover of £ 38,000 a year. He was also cultivating a farm for his mother during his spare time.-No exemption granted. Conditional exemption was .confirmed in the case- of Walter Kelly, Tai Newyddion, Clynnog, forty-two, Grade 3. The case of Griffith Jones, Bryncroes, traction driver, was adjourned for medical grading.— Mr. John Parry, his employer, stated that t! man was indispensable to the transport r Lleyn. He had recently bought a tractio engine for £ 900 to meet the extra demand i Llevn, owing to the scarcity of ships. j Owen Roberts, Madoc-street, Fourcrosses, slater and plasterer, thirty-two, Grade 1, was exempted until September 30th. Mr. Evan R. Davies appeared for PwlH Town Council in support 01 au t^i.iF..ui. Charles Lloyd Roberts, borough surveyor, thirty- five, grade 1.—Exemption until July 31st was granted. • Mr. Hugh Pritchard appeared for William Owen Williams, High-street., saddler, thirty four, Grade 1, and John Williams, grocer, Pen- lan-street, thirtv-five. Grade 1. Both were ex- empted until August 30th. The same decision j was confirmed in the case of Richard Jones, butcher, Ala-road. o

HARLECH. In last week's report re soldiers' concert Uj! accompanist should have been iuiss Jennie Morgan, Machynlleth, who voluntarily gave he; services free. Gunner Lewis Jones spent last week-end home. Private W. G. Wimams. Rock-terrace, recently reported wounded, is in the hospital at Gaza. OFFICER'S DEATH. Lieut. Rupert G. Morrison, R.G.A. (second son of Maior Morrison, 01 Citadel Battery, Dover), died at Llanfair, Harlech, on Friday, after a long illness, aged 32, leaving wife and a young baby. Lieut. Morrison went over to France with the first Expeditionary Force promted for distinguished service on the field. He took part in all the principal engagement" in 1914. He entered the army as soon as ho became old enough to ioin, at Gibraltar, where his father was stationed. He also served at" Jamaica. He was for ten wet days on the guns at Neuve Chappelle, without rest or change, and it was due to this he contracted a bronchial coM and was invalided home. He soon rejoined and was sent to the Western Front again, where lie was gassed, which subsequently affected his lungs. He has two other brothers invalided out of the army, on still serving, two others at school are preparing to enter Woolwicn College, and the other pupil at Messrs Vickers. Maxim, engineers. Maior Morrison, the father, has iust. completed forty-one years service. Dr. Jones, Penvgarth, who has been indis- posed recently, is better and able to visit his patients once more. Mr. Thomas Himhes, Moranedd, died on oat- urday, aged sixty^ix, after a long illness. He leaves' a widow and large family. The eldest- son is in America. Sincere sympathy is ex- tended to the family. i

A CASE FOR HELP. Why is it that stomach, liver and bowel troubles—indigestion, pains after eating, bilious- j ness. acidity, constipation, and the 1ikare so ) common in these days? Undoubtedly they are more prevalent than usual, though happily, they are not vet of a serious order. The explanation is simple and so is the remedy. Take your own case. Maybe for years you have been able to eat what you fancied, with never a thought of discomfort or pain! Yes. but you can't eat what you fancy nowadays: you've just got to eat what you can get, and that's where the trouble begins. Your stomach doesn't like' food substitiiteg ".nv more than you do. Tt does best and most nasilv the work it has been accustomed to do— that's natural, isn't it? Give it time and the help of the digestive tonic and stomachic remedy Mother Siegel's Syrup, and it will surely rise to the occasion. Disregard its signals of distress and vou may realise when too late that for you, as foi' evervone else, vigour, vitality, and health nre d°T*>endent unon the efficient working of the digestive organs. Remember it is not what you "It, but only that portion of it which you digest tlint nourishes vour bodr and !\u!rtains:,Jour life It is a simnle matter to take thirty drops of Mother Seigel's Syrup after meals, but by so doing thousands have prevented and banished stomach and liver troubles, ■

I Carnarvonshire Farm Workers for the Army MUST HAVE 450 MEN. Carnarvonshire Appeal Tribunal sat at Pwll- heli on Monday; present Mr. J. E. Greaves, in the chair; Dr O. Wynne Griffiths, Messrs J W. Hughes. G. Hughes Roberts, G. W. Humphreys, LIew Davies, clerk; Captain W. Cradoc Davies, N.S.R.; W. E. Williams, agricultural representa- tive; and J. Jones Morris, on behalf of tne War Agricultural Committee.' The comb-out of young men on the land between the ages of nineteen and twenty-three, which affects 341 in Carnarvonshire area, was t entered upon.—Captain W. Cradoc Davies ex- plained that 450 men out of the total 30.000 re- quired from the land by June 30tft had to be found from Carnarvonshire, and unless the proper quota was obtained from nineteen to twenty-three the age limit "would be extended to thirty-one, so that it would be advisable as far as possible to get a quota from the younger men. The farmer could obtain discharged soldiers who were ex-agriculturists, and if they knew of any soldier of low category with ex- perience on the land they could have him if they only applied to himself or to Mr. J. Jones Morris, giving his name and his regimental number.—Mr. Morris remarked that-in the past, piano tuners, shopkeepers, and all sorts of men were sent to do work on "the land, but now great care was taken to'secure men who had previous experience.-Captain Davies went on to refer to other means of substituting labourers on the land and said that German prisoners were employed in Merioneth with great success, and the Government was ready to pay the farmers j21 a week for six weeks for training women workers on tli- land. They also intended to employ school bovs during the harvest.—Mr. J. Jones Morris, on behalf^of the War Agricultural Committee, said he was requested to attend to state very shortly the view of the War Executive Committee as to "tne comb-out of agriculturists between the ages of nineteen and twenty-three years. They had carefully consid- ered every application to lodge an appeal before the Tribunal wit.i the result that 122 were re- fused and 219 were granted permission to appeal. They had considered a great number of other cases which did not come wittoln the proclama- tion. As to the 219 to whom leave to appeal was granted, they felt, that some of those have been refused, inasmuch as the Committee thought in those cases there was more than enough labours on those particular farm, whereas adjoining farms were in need of more labour and with a view to have an undertaking if the Tribunal thought proper to exempt them that they should assist on the adjoin-ug fa-.ns wlrcr- labwr was scarco —yn reply to Dr. O. Wynne GrWilhs. Mr. Morris said every' individual case received care- ful consideration bv the Fxecntive Committee. No members of the County Tribunal who are also members of the Executive Committee sat on the Committee when these applications were in- vestigated. He hoped that thte Tribunal, while considering the claim of the army, would favourably consider the serious position of farmers. In course of further remarks Mr. Morris stated that with the view of assisting farmers as much as possible "ne wrote to the Board of Agriculture to try to get some, relaxa- tion of the army requirements, but a reply was received to say that it was impossible and that the quota of 450 men of Grade A must be obtained from the farms of the county. The Agricultural Committee had already decided to establish several depots in the county to house German prisoners who would be employed to assist farmers. The Committee had applied for 200 Danish farm labourers which are intended to be brought into this county to assist farmers in the present emergency. Mr. Morris urged farmers to make greater use of women labour, stating that there are now several trained women workers ready to oe empioyea at Mau-,y- Farm School.- Women labourers could be sup- pUeT to farmers now for six weeks free of charge if they would undertake to train them. The Committee was also arranging with the Education Committee for the service of school children during the harvest, so that there was every prospect that the county would not suffer if these means were employed, though the Tribunal had to provide 450 C1*8S A men from the farms of the county to.the army .-The Tribunal then proceeded to consider some forty- one applications. Twenty-three were refused exemption, six were adjourned for grading, fi^e refused but not to be called until different dates. Seven only were exempted—three until July 31st, two until November 15th, one until December, and one absolute.

TOWYN. An assembly of all the Wesleyan Schools of the Towyn Circuit met and held their gymanfa here on Monday of last week. The singing was conducted by Mr. Robert Griffiths, Barmouth. The accompanists were Mr. R. Meirion Owen, Abergynolwyn; Miss May Rowlands, Aberdovey; and Miss Dilys Hughes, Towyn. Mr. H. E. Jones, Abergynoiwyn, acted as secretary, and Mr Thomas Owen, Abergynolwyn, treasurer. Mr. John Williams, Towyn, was in charge of the. afternoon meeting. The children competed in sinking and recitation. The following is a list of prize-winners: Recitation, Gweddi plentyn (for children under five years), 1, Doris' Griffiths, Mair Owen, Violet Griffiths, and Egryn Humphreys, all of Abergynolwyn.. Recitation, "Y Cyfarthwr" (for those irom 5-8 years): Buddug Williams, Abergynolwyn; Kd. Owen, do.; Marshall Dudlaw, do.; Mary Davies, I i Towyn. and A. Hefin Jones, Towyn, Recitation (for those from 8-12 vears): Mair Rowlands, Aberdovey; Willie Jones, Llanegryn; Gladys Lewis, Aberdovey; W. R. Williams, Llwyn- gwril, and Doris Jones, Towyn. Recitation ^1^- 16 years): R. M. Owen, Abergynolwyn; John More Towyn, and R. O. Lloyd, Carmel. Sing- ing -l hymn-tune, "Hadley" Bronwen I^wis, Aberdovey; Gladys Lewis, Aberdovey, and Mar- shall Dudlaw, Abergynolwyn. For those over 10 years, "0 Llefara Addfwyn Iesu" M. Lewis, Aborgynolwyn Neilie Owen, Llwyngwril; and Mary Hilda Jones, Aberdovey. In the Scripture I examinations the prizes were won by the follow- in^ Class III.; 1, Mcrfudd Lewis, Aberdovey; 2,°Mary Louisa Phillips, do. Class II.: 1, Dd. Eifion Evans, Towyn; 2, Anne P. Roberts, Car- mel; 3, Gladys Pugli, Towyn. In the oral exam- inations the examiners were Messrs. W. R. Owen, Abergynolwyn, and Thomas Jones, Aber- dovey. One hundred and six certificates were won, and Mr. Hugh Lewis gained the prize for an essav on any famous Welshman, the adju- dicator being Mr. John Lloyd, L.T.S.C., Towyn. Essay, "Prayer" 1, Mrs John Lewis, Alierdovey; 2, Miss Mary Rowlands, Towyn. For the best method to teach the catechisms in the Sunday School: Miss Mary Rowlands and Mr. Owen Pugh, Llwyngwril, equal; adjudicator, Rev. T. Gwilym Roberts. History of Joseph, for those under 20 years: 1, Miss Morfudd Lewis, Aber- dovey 2, Mr Hugh Lewis, Abergynolwyn; adju- dicator, Rev. Robert Jones. The following hymns were sung during the meeting, "Gweddi Plentyn," "Aberdai-e," "lesu'n Tyner Geid- wad," "Clvchau'n Canu." The adjudicator of the recitations were Rev. E. J. Parry, Bar- mouth; Messrs. John Lloyd, and Owen Pugh. TVif- tvening meeting was presided over by the Rev. T. Gwilym Roberts. The Rev. R. T. Wil- liams, Carmarthen, opened with prayer. The adjudicators decided that not one of the poems written in memory of Mr. Rd. Owen, Borth- wen, was worthy of the award. Gwilym Dyfi won the prize for the best poem in memory of the late Mr. Hugh Lewis, Abergynolwyn. The adjudicators were. "Tecwyn" and Mr. E. L. Rowlands (Dyfi). In the course of the meeting an address was given by Mr. Jiohn Lloyd, who also read the report of the singing competitions, fifteen certificates being won by Aberdovey alone. The following hymns were sung: "Tan- hw lch," "Cyniais," "Bedford," "Llantrisant," "Gweddi Wladgarol," "Majesty," "Tonfannau," "Min yr Afon," "Corwen," "Soar," "Cysur," and the anthem, "A Oes Canu vn v Nefoedd." It was a well-attended gymanfa and Mr. E. L. Rowlands, Aberdovey. and the Rev. Robert Jones thanked all who had contributed to its success.

MACHYNLLETH. Gifts received at Auxiliary Red Cross Hospital, Machynlleth, from May 20th to May 25th.— Pennal Women's Institute, 96 eggs; Mr.oJoyd, Plas Newvdd, Oar no, sack of potatoes; Miss Corbett, Ynysmaengwyn, salmon and mullet; Mr. Campbell, leeks; Mr. Roberts, Rhosfach, 20 egg; Mr. W. P. Micah, 2 quarts milk daily; Mr. G. M. Arthur, slab of cake; Mr. Jones, Goidal, El off bargain for pigs; Comandant, 12 eggs, flowers, butter milk; Miss Banner, mend- ing; Miss Kenyon, books; Mrs. Wingfield, Strat- ford, flowers; Mr. T. W. Thomas, Arosfa, 10s 6d.; Mrs. Proctor. lettuce.

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Fatal Accident Near • Barmouth. THE INQUEST. On tSaturday evening, at Llechryd Farm, Dyffryn, Mr. R. Guthrie Jones held an inquest into the death of Mr Edward Ellis (sixty-eight), labourer, a bachelor lodging at Llechryd Farm, who succumbed to injuries received by being thrown out off a cart on the 17th May on Dyffryn and Barmouth road. Mr. Salmon Lewis was foreman, and the police were repre- sented by P.C. Morgan Jones, Dyffryn Robert Morris, Llechwedd Farm, said the deceased was employed by Messrs. Davies Bros., main road contractors, and had been lodging with him since November. On the 17th May he saw deceased on his knees on the roadside, holding fast to the spokes of the cart. He was unconscious. He was taken bome in the cart and medical aid sent for. Humphrey Davies, Henborth, Dyffryn, said he and deceased were carting soil. They left off work abeut five p.m. and were proceeding wl homewards, he (witness) being in charge of the horse, and deceased was sitting m the cart. When they came near Hengwm Lodge the horse gave a sudden jump and he saw deceased standing in the cart. After proceed- ing about ten yards he discovered that deceased had been thrown out and was lying on the roadside. He went to him and other neigh- bours arrived. If the deceased had not got up he would have been all right. Mrs. Catherine Jones, Hengwm Lodge, said she happened to look through the window when she saw deceased falling over the side of the cart on his head on to the road. I went to the scene and found that deceased was unconscious. Dr. J. Pugh Jones Barmouth, said he was called to see the deceased at Llechryd Farm and found that he had a big hole at. the back of his head and was unconscious. He attended him until he died the previous afternoon. Death was due to concussion of the brain and shock. The Jury returned a verdict of accidental death. Mr. and Mrs. Morris, Llechryd Farm, were thanked for the great kindness shown to deceased during his illness.

TALSARNAU- A highly-successful concert was held in the Council School on Saturday in aid of Our Boys Fund to provide comforts for the local soldiers. Colonel Bowen-Jones, of Ynysfor, presided, and delivered an excellent address re- ferring to Mrs. Haigh, Caerffynon, and her band of willing helpers. Colonel Bowen-Jones, J.P., having seen much active service and having been severely wounded, could testify from ex- perience how the gifts and comforts were appreciated and the privilege it was for those at home to give them of their best. The main items of the programme were piovided by the Llanfrothen Boy Scouts, under the direction of their Scout Master, and the smart performance of the lads reflected the highest credit upon their instructor. They acted two humorous plays which produced roars of laughter, and a feature of the evening was the exhibition of physical exercises, accompanied with music, and flag signalling, both of which were admirably done and well merited the hearty applause. Miss Roberts of Penrhyn sang her solos with taste, feeling, and finish, her rich contralto notes being much admired. Mr. Hugh Jones sang some Welsh pennillion. Tea and supper were provided for the Scouts and helpers by Mr and Mrs. Haigh, of Caerffynon, who take the keenest interest in the welfare of the boys since the beginning of the war. A cordial vote of thanks to Colonel Bowen-Jones was proposed by the Rev. D. T. Hughes (Morfa), rector, and seconded by Captain Roberts, Ty Gwyn. There was a full house and "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" and "God Save the King were sung at the close, led by Miss Roberts. The Scout Master and Mr. Blacey, of Penrhyn Munition Factory, were the accompanists throughout the evening.

CORRIS. Mae y Parch. Rhys Davies (A.) wedi derbyn jalwad i fugeilio Eglwys Annibynol Saesneg, Dolgelley. Bydd yn golled fawr i'r ardal ar ol Mr. Davies; wedi bod yn ffyddlon iawn gyda ob achos da am un mlynedd ar hugain yn ein jlith. Dymunwn iddo ef a'i deulu bob llwydd- ant yn y dyfodol. Yn Glandwyryd, Corris Uchaf, bu farw Mrs. \.nne Richards, gweddw Mr. R. Richards, wedi jyrhaedd yr oedran teg o 80 mlwydd oed. Yr ledd yn aelod gyda'r Wesleyard, Corris Uchaf. jymerodd ei chladdedigaetlv le prydnawn Sad- mi yn Mynwent Rehoboth, pryd y gwasanaeth- vyd ar yr achlysur gan y Parchn. J. Pugh ones a H. R. Williams (Llwyrudd).

Our Portrait is of Mrs. SiJSWUBin, yi o, Elm Street, Huyton Quarry, nr. Liverpool, who writes: "FOR 16 YEARS I have been a great sufferer from ULCERATED VARICOSE VEINS, and have tried almost everything for them, but could not get any relief. I tried doctors and have also been in the hospital, but they did me. no good at all, so at last I thought I would try your WONDERFUL MEDICINE, Clarke's Blood Mixture, and only wish I had done so years ago; it would have saved me a little fortune, as I have HAD TO LAY UP WEEKS AT THE TIME with them, and as soon as I got about they would break down again. Now I am so very pleased, and more than thankful, to say I HAVE NOT GOT ONE PLACE OPEN ON MY LEG. It was most interesting to watch them dry and heal up, besides taking the awful pain away. I now enjoy a walk in the country, which I have not been able to do for many years. 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