The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

BLAENAU FZSTIHiOC Mr C. E. Hamer, Johnantiesburg, and Miss Agnes Hiqks OW n, only daughter pf In- spector and Mrs. Owen, County Buildings, were on Thursday married at Brynmawr C.M. Chapel, Bettws-y-Coed. The Rev. Tudno Williams, B.A., pastor, officiated. The bride was given away by her father. The happy couple motored for their honeymoon to Bangor and other places. Miss Dorothy Jones, teacher in the County School, came home on Thursday from Aberyst- wyth where she has been ill for some time. Mrs. M Lloyd, Dorfil-street, a teacher in the County School, is recuperating after indisposi- tion. Miss NeD M. Jones, Meirion-terrace, has arrived home from Penrhyndeudraeth, where she has been indisposed. She is a teacher at MaenofPeren Elementary Schools. Mr. Thomas Roberts, thirty-five years old, Gladstone-terrace, died in Bangor Hospital after an operation, and interment was made at Bethesda Cemetery on Saturday. He was married a little over a year ago. The funeral of Miss Fanny E. Owen, Cwm- bowydd-road, took place on Saturday at Fes- tiniog "Cemetery. (During the service Maen- offeren C.M. Band of Hope sang. She was an excellent Sunday school teacher, a fine singer, and a noble character Mr. David Roberts, Maenofferen-street, who hailed from Penrhyndeudraeth, died on Satur- day at the age of fifty-eight years, after long suffering. British prisoners of war in Germany are arriving home. They all tell the same story of torture and suffering. Mr. John Hind, Dorfil-street. has arrived home from Llanelly Hospital, where he has been an inmate for months suffering from double fracture of hrs leg in an accident in the coal pit. Last week, in Liverpool, Private R. Hum- phrey Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Jones, fruiterer, Church-rtreet, underwent an opera- tion, haying been wounded in the arm in France.

BARMOUTH. The death to.>k place on Tj¡m.day, after a. brief illness, of Mr John William Jones, Prince's-avenue, at the; age of thirty- seven years. He had been in the employ of Messrs Owen Williams and Sons, butchers, for twenty-three yeais and was a man of high character. He W<II; a (baoon of Wesley an Church. He leaves a widow to mourn her loss. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place at Llanaber Churchyard on Mon- day; the officiating minister baing the Rev. E. tT. Parry. On Thursday, at the Church Hall, Mr Dudley V How,ells, F.R.H.S., University College, Aber- ystwyth, gaw a lecture on liortittlttire. j Miss B. Abraham, The Bungalow, has been awarded second prize by the National Federa- tion of Women's Institutes, for a plan of the best way to lay out an allotment. The funeral took placc cn Friday, at Llan- abcr Churchyard, of Mrs. C. Roberts, Llech- fraith, Bontddu, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Griffith Owen, Caegronwy. She was thirty- j seven years of age and leaves a husband and three young children. At a meeting of the overseers on Friday, Mr Rees Jones. Bryn Peris, presiding, it was decided to levy a poor rate of 3s. in the pound for the six months ending March 31st, being an increase of 9d. compared with same period last year.

EGGS FOR LATE WAR PRISONERS. Mr. F. Carl, hon. director, National Egg Collection for the Wounded, writes from 154, Fleet-street, London:—The scarcity of eggs is very serious, and as we have just been asked by the War Office to meet the very heavy demand for the repatriated prisoners from Ger- many who have come back, many of them in a state of complete exhaustion, involving very careful medical attention and nutritious food, we are making a most earnest appeal to you, and through you to your readers, for new Jairt eggs for this purpose. Intending donors can have boxes sent to them free of charge, and the eggs can be sent by passenger train free under our label. ————————————

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PWLLHELI. The name ol Mr. John Davies, auctioneer, was omitted from the report of the South Car- narvonshire Farmers' Red Cross sale. Mr. Davies was an honorary auctioneer and gave the use of the Smithfield gratis. At the Petty Sessions on Wednesday week, M. Bolton, Alltybarcdy, was fined 10s. for assault- ing.11iss Ellen Hughes, North-street. The following have been elected officers of the Free Church Council for the ensuing year:- Chairman, Mr. Thomas Williams, Crown Boot Stores; vice-chairman, the Rev H. H. Williams; treasurer, Mr. E. J. Hughes, High-street; secretary, Mr. M. G. Jones, Artro. The following soldiers are home:—Lieut W. J. Batterbee, Sergt. G. Parry Thomas, Privates W. Williams Tanvgarn, W. Thomas, Eastfield, John Roberts, Glanafon-terrace; Evan Evans, Lleyn-street; Jack Murray, Gaol-street; John King Pritchard, Baptist-square; Thos. Roberts, Penrhydleiniog, John R. Jones Lleyn street, David Williams, Abererch-road; W. Jones, Maesyllyn; R. W. Humphreys, West End The death has occurred at Bodsarah, Rhiw of Mr. Edward Jones, fisherman, aged 70. He has acted as pilot for many years on the Cilan coast. He was buried at Llandegwning, the Rev J. R Evans officiating. PRESENTATION TO MR. AND MRS. W. H. BENSKIN. On Tuesday evening, November 26th, at a Managers' meeting in the Church Hall, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Benskin were presented with a cheque for £51, on their retirement from Penlleiniau Church Schools. The Vicar (the Rev. J. Edwards), who pre- sided, referred to the long service of Mr. and Mrs. Benskin, thirty-eight and twenty-six years respectively. Mr. Benskin had endea- voured to train his boys to become good and useful citizens and many of his former pupils were filling good positions in various parts of the country. Mr. G. Cornelius Roberts endoi-sed the Vicar's remarks and said that Mr. and Mrs. Benskin had gained the respect and esteem of Nonconformists as well as Church people. Mr. Benskin thanked all who had contri- buted towards the present and especially those who had worked to make the affair a success ivlz';i ReY- w-r Pierce Owen (hon. secre- Mi. \v. 11. Thomas (hon. treasurer), and the lady collectors. With regard to his old pupils, five had taken holy orders, viz., the Revs. John Hughes, M.A., vicar of Highmore, Henley-on-Thames; Theodore James, M.A., London; lorwerth Lloyd Jones, B.A.. London; Bernard W. Benskin, B.A., Cheltenham Col- lege; and Hugh Lunt. The Rev. W. Philip Roberts, VVesJeyan m.nister at Aberdovey, and the Rev. Richard Hughes, Brymbo, were also old pupils, and another, Mr. W Richard Williams, MA., would' enter the Noncon- formist ministry as soon as he was released from the army. Two had become lawyers—Mr T. J Houghton Davies and the late Lieut. Arthur J. Williams, Bryngoleu, who made the supreme sacrifice last year. The following old pupils are certificated teachers:—John James Murray, Ludlow, who has been in France for two years; T. Haston Roberts, Birmingham; Robert H White, Llangwnadle Church School; Robert Griffith, Troedyrallt Council School; Robert O. Jones, Troedyrallt Council School; and Arthur Jones„ London. The sea attracted a large number of lads, many of whom became captains Among the most ( prominent were Captain Robert Thomas, late of Eastfield, who after being for many years in command of large ships of the Prince Line now held an important post with the same company at Newcastle-on-Tyne, and Captain John Francis, Primrose, West End, of the Clan Line. Two old pupils, Messrs. T. J. Houghton Davies, and W. M Toleman, were members of Pwllheli Town Council. Harold and Reggie James hold good posts in the Customs and Excise, and another former pupil, Joseph Roberts (Ap Heli), occupied an import- ani postion in the insurance world in Man- Chester. Two others—Hugh Toleman and Alfred Francis, were commercial travellers. Penlleiniau boys had "done their bit" during the war, for upwards of 180 had joined the army or navy, and of this number no fewr than twenty-six had made the supreme sacrifice. Some had won honours in the field, viz. :—R.S.M. Robert G. Roberts, Mitre-square (M.C.) R.S.M Rohed H, White. New-street (D.C.M.); C.S. M. Augustus Dobson, West End (D.C.M.), i i'ivates James Jones, Mitre-terrace, W. Pratt Little, South Beach, Ti. Roger Roberts, St. Tudwal's-terrace,, and John Griffith, Gaol-street (M.M.) Lieut. Willie Rowlands, South Beach (who was formerly a member of Mr. Benskin's sbff), wa.s awarded the Military Certificate for conspicuous) gaJ- lantry before he had his commission

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Deudraeth Sessions. FLOUR MERCHANT FINED. SUB-POSTMASTER AND HIS PENSION. Deudraeth Sessions were held on Thursday before R. Jones Morris (chaarman); K. Lloyd Pritchard, Dr. J. R. Jones, W. P. Evans, and J. Vauglian Williams, Esqrs. Mr. W. L. Evans, executive officer for Deu- draeth Food Control Committee, charged Rich- ards Brothers, general merchants, Pensarn, Llanbedr, with having contravened the Food Control Regulations by selling flour by retail at a price exceeding the maximum and also with selling white flour unmixed.—Mr. William George for the prosecution, explained that the Order prohibited the selling of white flour except when mixed with 75 per cent, of other flour. Defendants sold white flour unmixed and charged more than the maximum price, to 67 different people, but the prosecution did not bring forward more than 10 charges. As there was a. serious shortage of white flour it was important that the flour should be mixed. As regards the overcharge it was defined that not more than 25s. per bag should be charged for flour; but the defendant charged 30s. per bag of 140lbs.—David Richards admitted the charges and said it was quite impossible for anybody except millers to mix flour as re- quired by the Order He did not keep imported flour until September as it was impossible to mix it, but other people were selling it in the district and he also had to sell it. With regard to price he did not know of 'he maximum price order. It was also impossible to sell the flour for 25s. a bag as lie was paying 27s. 6d. a bag for it. Mr. Richards added tliat he understood that instructions were issued by the Food Min- istry ordering the Food Committees not, to take proceedings for not mixing flour.-Mr. William George said he received instructions to institute proceedings in these cases at once as they were considered very serious offences. In answer to the Clerk, Mr. Richards said the instruction instructing Food Committees to abstain from taking proceedings was dated November 22nd.-The Clerk pointed out that the offences were committed before the date of that order.—Mr. Richards added that the fact that the orders were withdrawn proved that he was justified in what he had done. Mr. George said he gave defendant the credit of having committed the offences in ignorance, but according to his own statement it was clear that the offences were deliberately.—A fine of F,2 10s. in each charge was imposed, j55 5s. advocate fee, and costs, making a total of £33 5s. Mr. David A. Silver, Pension Officer, Portma- doc, charged Evan Roberts, sub-postmaster, Garreg, Llanfrothen, with having made a false statement with a view to obtaining old age pension.—Mr. W. Smith Clark prosecuted and Mr. Wm. George defended.—Mr. Clark said four charges were made against, defendant. In his claim he stated that his income did not exceed 10s. a week and that, he got 7s. 6d. only per week from the Post Office whereas he was getting 15s. a week. In his statement to the Pension Officer he stated that, he made 2s. 6d. per week only from the shop and did not disclose the fact that he was selling coal. He was also receiving E20 a year as a commis- sion agent for the Prudential Company. That fact also was not disclosed. Def ndant assured them that he had no other means except the 10s. a week mentioned. Mr. Clark added that a sub-postmaster was in a position to know something about old age pensions. The officer called on defendant on June 24th when he assured the officer that he did not get more than 10s. a week from all sources. The officer afterward ascertained that he sold E454 worth of flour and 69 tons of coal during the year ending June. He did not think a man in de- fendant's position, though over 70 years of age, was incapable of telling the truth and it was quite improbable that he had made the statements unknowingly.—Mr. D. A. Silver, pension officer, said he interviewed claimant and asked him from what source he received the 10s. mentioned in the claim. He replied, "From the Post Office and from the shop." In answer to further questions he replied that he received 7s. 6d. from the Post Office and about 2s 6d. a week from the shop. He then asked defendant for the names of the firms he obtained his groceries from and in conse- quence of replies he received from the firms he called again on defendant on July 18tli and asked him why he had not mentioned that he was selling coal. He replied that the quantity was too small to take notice of.-In answer to Mr. George witness said the conversation was partly in Welsh and partly in English. He knew that defendant had had an illness some years ago, but he appeared to be quite capa.ble (,f looking aftcr his business. He did not ask defendant for what service he got the 15s. per week from the Post Office. If he was paying something for services done for him at the Post Office he would give him credit for it. He was certain that defendant did not mention about his dealings in coal during the first interview. He did not notice any confusion of mind in defendant during the interview.— Thomas Jones, postmaster, Portmadoc, aid defendant received B40 18s. 9d. during the past year, or about 15s. per week for his work as sub-postmaster and deliverer of letters. He found defendant always honest and trust- worthy, but he was rather backward in his ways of late.—In reply to Mr. George, witness said there was no objection t-o defendant's engaging any other person to deliver letters or to assist him at, the Post Office.-W. H. Mallet Portmadoc, insurance superintendent, said de- fendant was receiving E20 10s. a year as com- mission agent for the Prudential.—In answer to Mr. George, witness said defendant was muddling the accounts after his illness, but was kept in the service of the Company as a kind of pensioner.—Hugh Hughes, Flour Mill, Portmadoc, said he sold worth B424 of flour to defendant in one year, but lie could not say what profit defendant niade.-R. Lloyd Pritch- ard, agent to Messrs. Rd. Williams and Son, coal d-ealers, said his firm supplied defendant ¡ with 68 tons 18 cwts. of coal in a year for j which> he paid £ 108 8s,—Cross-examined; He could not say how much profit defendant made from coal, but an estimate of 3s. per ton was too high. He found defendant always reliable and trustworthy, but was not the same man after his illness.—Mr. George read a certificate from Dr. J. R. Jones, stating that defendant was suffering from loss of memory and confu- sion of mind after his illness seven years ago. It was incredible that a man of credit, with such a long life of good character, until these allegations, could have possibly done these things knowingly and intentionally. With re- gard to the first charge the man was quite in order in deducting what he was paying for distributing letters from the amount he re- ceived from the Post Office, and as he was in a weak state of health he had to get, assistance for weeks sometimes. He gave the officer an estimate of his profit from the shop, and as it was oniv a cotint-rv shop for which he paid £8 a year only in rent, it was quit? possible that he was right. He was certain he mentioned about the coal to the officer on his first visit, and Miss Davies, the housekeeper, was pre- sent at the time.—Defendant, in evidence, said he had a slight stroke some seven years ago and was subject to loss of memory. Out of the 15s. lie received from the Post Office he calcu- lated that lie was paying 7s. 6d. for assistance in distributing letters, etc. He paid his house- keeper for distributing letters in his place. As regards the profit from the shop his honest opinion was that lie did not make more than 2s. 6d. per week. It was impossible at present to get any provisions to sell He was certain that he did disclose to the officer the fact that he was selling coal. As regards insurance money he did not remember anything about it. When he was cross-examined by Mr. Clark as to his profits from the business he became very confused.—Elfen Davies, defendant's to his profits from the business he became very confused.-Ellen Davies, defendant's housekeeper, said she was paid lOd. per hour for distributing letters in place of defendant. She had to distribute them for weeks some- times as he was unable to go. She was! receiv- ing S12 a year wages and her keep. She wa.s present during the conversation between Mr. Silver and defendant and she was positive that his dealings in coal were disclosed John Jones said defendant's capacity for transact- ing business and his memory were affected by the attack of illness he received soomet.ime ago. —After a lengthy deliberation in private the Chairman announced that the Bench was of opinion fliat defendant was guilty; but in view of his age and the state of his health they de- cided to fine him a £1 for each charge, making a total of E4. The Bench was of opinion that people were not dealing honestly when mak- ing false claims for old age pensions and any future offences would be dealt with much more severely.

Portmadoc Sessions. RESTRICTIONS WITHDRAWN. SALE OF A PIG. Portmadoc Sessions were held on Friday, be- fore R. M. Greaves (chairman), Jonathan Davies, J. R. Owen, Llew Davies, and D. Fowden Jones, Esqrs. The Board of Agriculture, in view of the altered conditions, wrote that the restrictions on the sale of agricultural horses was with- drawn and after November 23rd no licence was necessary to sell.—The Chairman remarked that farmers all over the country would be glad to hear it. Mr. Robert Davies, food inspector for Deu- draeth Food Control Committee, charged Hugh Williams, Bwlchgwernog, Nantmor, with hav- ing sold a pig outside the market and also with having slaughtered a pig which had not been brought to and sold at a public market. Mr. William George, who appeared for the Food Committee, said defendant slaughtered a pig and sold it to Mr. John D. Jones, Bryn- flynon.-Evidence was given by Mr. Robert I' Davies, food inspector, that defendant Wil- hams wrote to the Committee that he did not know about the rules and that he was relying on Mr. Jones, the purchaser.—Defendant pleaded guilty to the charges.—John D. Jones, Brynffynon, Nantmor, was also charged with having purchased the pig outside the public market. -Defend azit said he acted according to instructions from the Food Office in Car- narvon m April was not notified of anv I change in the regulations.—Defendant Wil- hams was fined 5s., and Jones, 5s David Jones, Ffridd Newydd,'Morfa Bychan. was charged with having been drunk and d'V orderly at Portmadoc. Defendant wrote admitting that he took too much drink to celebrate the armisf ce.—The Chairman said such cases had not been brought before the Bench for many months.-Defendant was fined

PORTMADOC. THE GENERAL ELECTION.—The twenty- seven delegates appointed by the Liberal Club were all present at the Liberal conference at Carnarvon on Saturday when bv 133 votes to 5 fM^ pf° i 4° TJadopt the C1"b's nominee (Major Charles E. Breese, Morfa Lodge) as the Coalition candidate in the election. REPATRIATED. Capt. Robert Evans, Madoc-street, master mariner; Mr. David Owen Osmond-lane; Mr. John Edmunds; and V j ^'en' ffl™e engineer, formerly of Lyndhurst, New-street, son-in-law of tin late Mrs. Jones, Florence House, who were pri- soners at Ruhlcben from the first day of war, have returned to this countrv. Capt. Evans arrived home unexpectedly on Thursday. Pte Simon Jones, Penstep, Prenteg, has also been repatriated. ON LEAVE.-Pte. Wm. Williams, son of Mr and Mrs. David Williams, Llys Eifion, who was in the first Canadian Contingent to arrive in Frane, is home on leave HOPE1 ABANDONED.-All hone has been abandoned of the safety of Capt. E. Hughes, Oakfield, Borthygest, and the crew of his ship. Not a word has been heard of the ship since she left port many weeks ago and it is- feard she has beem sunk with all hands by enemy submarine. PERSONAL. Miss Boulton and Miss Bleddyn, two of the staff of the Intermediate School, are leaving to take up posts in England. QUARRY PROPRIETORS.-At the annual meeting of the Festiniog Slate Quarry Propri- etors Association on Thursday, Mr. John E. Greaves, lord lieutenant, was re-elected I air- man, and Major Ghas. E. Breese secretary. ON LEAVE.—Miss Gladys Jones, 2 Marine- terrace, who holds a commission in the Women's Royal Air Force; also her brother, Signaller Hugh Jones. The latter joined up voluntarily early in the war. THE ARMISTICE.—A thanksgiving service was held last week at St. Beuno's Church, Penmorfa, when the Rev. I). Collwyn Morgan, rector, preached. APPOINTMENT.—The Rev. W O. Evans has been co-opted a member of the Executive Com- mittee of the National Free Church Council of I Wales. OBITUARY.—The death took place on Fri- day at Barry, at the age of 40, of Mr Thomas day at Barry, at the age of 40, of Mr Thomas Williams, youngest son of the late Capt. John Williams of Madoc-street, and brother of Mr. David Williams, ship carpenter. He had been suffering for about ten weeks from influenza wiiich developed into pneumonia, from which he died. Mr. Williams, who was chief engin- eer, was apprenticed at Messrs. J. H. Williams and Son, Britannia Foundry, and after serving four years went to sea as fourth engineer in vessels belonging to Messrs. Wm. Thomas and Sons, Liverpool, wehre he remained until about two years ago. He was energetic and intelli- gent and was soon promoted chief engineer. Mr Williams was chief on the s.s. "Royal" for some time. For the past two years he was super- intending engineer in the firm of Messrs. C. H. Bailey, ship repairers, Barry, who were employed on Government work. He was married to the elder daughter of Mr. Hugh Jones, blockmaker, late of Portmadoc. Deep sympathy is ex- tended to the widow in her sad loss. The funeral took place at Carnarvon on Tuesday.

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MACHYNLLETH. The first meeting of the National Labour Party was held on Tuesday f-ve.i ng week at the Town Hall. The Rev. R. W..lines (W.) was in the chair and the Rev. Henry Williams, B.A., gave an address. Pte. Richard Jones (late G.P.O.) is home. He was in the West Indies for two years. The County School Governors met on Friday, present Mrs. D. W. Stable (in the chair), Mrs. Davies, Royal House: Messrs. Edward Hughes. T. R Morgan, the Rev. D. Cunllo Davies, T. Parsons, and W. Williams (acting clerk).—The consideration of the Headmaster's salary was deferred, and it was agreed that a special meet- ing should be held.—The Caretaker was given an increase of E2 in wages.—A letter was read from the Board of Education asking the Gov- ernors to teach manual work in the school: but the matter was deferred until the next meet- ing for the Headmaster to report.—The Act- ing Clerk reported a credit balance of £ 458 14s Id. after the payment of bills.—A letter was read from the Assistant Secretary of the La- bour Department asking for the usual sub- scription, and it. was agreed to subscribe a guinea.—A vote of condolence was passed with Major David Davies in the death of his wife.

REVIEW3. Bibby's Annual. Liverpool: Messrs. Bibby and Co.; Is. 9d. This year's issue of Bibby'g annual is far in advance of any previous and it brings mental calm and happy hours of leisure to many who are heartily weary of popular magazines of the present day. The Father of the Red Triangle, by J. E. Hodder Williams. London: Hodder and Stoughton, Warwick-square; 6s. The remarkable life of the founder of the Y.M.C.A., Sir George Williams, could not have been published at a more appropriate time as the present when the Y.M.C.A. is taking such a large part in the life of the nation. The author has dedicated the book to Lieut. Gor- don Williams, M.V.O., a grandson of the noble personality about whom he writes. The author deals with the early life of Sir George Williams, his home at Dulverton, Somerset, and his taking up work in Bridgewater as & draper's assistant. He writes intimately of his early life and conversion. He proceeds to sketch his work in London and the beginning of what afterwards became the Y.M.C.A. The first meeting was held in George Williams's bedroom and subsequently a room was secured in Radley's Hotel, Bridge-street, Blackfriars, opposite the present Ludgate Hill Station, and here the work prospered for five years. The author goes on to tell of its expansion and the way it gripped the imagination of young and old and concludes with the touching chapter of the death of the veteran warrior. "Rough Talks by a Padre" (Hodder and Stoughton), by G. A. Stoddart Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy is one of the realistic writers born of the war. This volume is his third essay in authorship, and in style it is similar to the preceding ones—" Rough Rhymes of a Padre" and "The Hardest Way." The theme of the" Talks" is war and Christianity, and the treatment is virile and bold to a degree. The first part of the book goes to answer a soldier's question when he saw the padre in the trenches. What the —— is the j Church doing here?" And the question is answered in the blunt manner it was asked. The book contains expressions one would desire to eliminate, but from beginning to end it is a great sermon in the teaching of religion, unorthodox but genuine. The author has seen strange things and his vision has carried him far beyond our religious conventionalism. He is a teacher of a Christianity long for- gotten. "We," he states, "did not know Him once. In those long days before the war we had forgotten Him—there was so much to think of, and so much to do We missed Him in the churches But we found Him in a cowshed in France." "Camilla" (Hodder and Stoughton), by Elizabeth Robins. The heroine of Miss Robins' latest novel is an American, but not the American common in English fiction. "Camilla" is far remoyed from the "poppa" type of character. Gentle and refined, she stands well in comparison with some of the ether characters in the book- sporty snobbish specimen of Biritish aristocracy. The opening chapters are not so clear as one would desire, and, no doubt, will daunt many readers; but once one "gets hold" of the story there is no danger of waning interest. The characters are well drawn, and the dialogue shows the hand of the master.

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Address: Millers," Portmadoc. 'Phone: 32. CHARLES HUGHES & SONS, THE GARAGE. PORTMADOC I FORD CARS Overhauled, Body Repairp Painting, and New Hoeds m»de on th« premises. O j Jb TO^iC Dunlop Tyres, Lubricating Oils and Accessories. IN Your Boy is Coming Home. It is your DUTY to him to look your best. He has seen enoueh of the sordid —show him the beautiful. BAIRD'S, PORTMADOC, Stock London made Wedding Dresses, Evening Gowns, Costumes. Furs, Coats, Velonr -Hats, etc., etc. SMARTEST SELECTION IN DISTRICT. Artificial Teeth, ON VULCANITE, DENTAL ALLOY, and GOLD < — ———————————————— FINEST QUALITY. ALL PRICES. Mr. Williams, CARMON HOUSE, GLANYPWLL, BI. Festiniog, LLANRWST: Tuesdays and Fair Days, at Comet Stores, Station Road, PENRHYNDEUDRAETH: Thursdays, at Mrs. Roberts, Market Square (opposite Griffin Hotel), 2 to 8. PORTMADOC: Friday, Mr. Hughes, Photo- grapher (opposite New Post Office), 11, to 5. TRAWSFYNYDD 1st and 3rd Saturday, Mr. W. M. Morris, Draper Clifton House, 3 to 6. a23 Royal & Commercial Hotel I PORTMADOC- FAMILY and COMMERCIAL HOTEL. Centrally situated. Recommended by Motor Union and Auto Cycle L, Garage. Billiards. Bus meets all Trains. Under Entirely New Management. Mrs. HARRISON Proprietress. When Your Head Aches TAKE A DOSE OF EASINE. EASINE is the safest, quickest, and most reliable HEADACHE CURE known. Millions sold, and thousands of testi- monials received. Should there be any difficulty in getting EASINE from your chemist or grocer, send a P.O. for Is. for 15 doses, or four penny stamps for three trial doses, to HUGH JONES M.P.S., F.S.M.G., THE MEDICAL HALL, BLAENAU FESTINIOG. I All Kinds of Ropes, Paints, and Requisites I for Ships and Yachts always in stock. SHIP BISCUITS MADE TO ORDER. Telephone: No. 16 WILLIAM MORRIS & Co. SHIP CHANDLERS and IRONMONGERS PORTMADOC. M. E. MORRIS, CHEMIST, 73, HlcH STREET, PORTMADOC. INVALID AND TOILET REQUISITES. d75 PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS. 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. Tel.: No. 15. Proprietress, Miss JONES. LLOYD & SONS, PRINTERS, BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, 125, HIGH STREET, PORTMADOC, Have an Excellent Stock of ACCOUNT BOOKS, MANUSCRIPTS, ACCOUNTS, OFFICE UTENSILS, -and- FILES, COPYING LETTER BOOKS, Etc., ett. AGENT FOR GOSS'S WARE. IIIPOBITINT TO Prevent Loss in all your Stock by using Morris Evans' Horse, 1 Sheep and Cattle Oil. Full instructions with every Bottle. The change of food generally means A DECREASE IN THE ZMLXLiK: but by dosing your Cattle with Morris Evans' Horse, Sheep and Cattle Oil you prevent this Decrease. During the coming months by continually using Morris Evans' Horse, Sheep and Cattle Oil you can keep Your Stock Healthy in Stomach and Body. A HEALTHY COW MEANS MORE MILK. Morris Evans' Horse, Sheep and Cattle Oil in Bottles, £1 2s., 11/ 5/6, 2/9, and 1/8. Morris Evans' Household Oil in Bottles, 3/- and 1/3. Grocers and Chemists, or direct for above prices from:- MORRIS EVANS and Co., The Manufactory, FESTINIOG, N. Wales. »M!w. "u1sl' J1' Jj W''ø> .f" .1J t t,«"r.'1'I4.1Wi"fW8.M\R""Mt"1fÅR- I; I "Abb'S WEL>Lj" !| •a' ( | | happily describes the condition of the general health when it is M ft aoverned by a digestive system which is sound and healthy. The f K cheerful temper -the bright smile—the clear complexion—tl'e alert | jf bearing—these, among others, are sure signs that All's Well with U HI the digestion and therefore with the general health. A satisfactory in! « digestion is essential to physical well-being therefore to keep this if function right should be the endeavour of everyone. At the first signs | A of biliousness, impaired appetite, headache, flatulence, depression and U loss of energy, steps should be taken to arrest the development of the « trouble. For this purpose Beecham's Pills are confidently recom- » mended. This popular medicine has proved an inestimable boon to 1| if sufferers from all forms of dyspepsia. Beecham's Pills cleanse and 1J i tone up the disordered organs and speedily restore them to their normal if efficiency. All's Well with the digestion after a course of |(j I BEECHAJVrjS I Plbbg Sold everywhere in boxes, labelled Is-3d and 3s-0d «