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) PORTMADOC. HOME ON LEAVE.—Amongst those home on leave this week-end are Corporal Ellis Jones, Britannia-terrace; Private William Williams, Britannia-place; Private William David Jones, Garden-place; and Private John Pierce- Dora- street. WOUNDED.—Private John Roberts, Glan- gors, Prenteg, has been seriously wounded in prance and conveyed to hospital in a critical condition. Mr. William Roberts, the father, lias proceeded to see his son. He lost another sou at Uiiiupoii nearly three years ago. DEATH.—Mr. lieulge Jones, formerly em- ployed in the late iirm of Messrs. W. E. Morris and Sons, Portmadoc, died last week at the age of about 70. COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNORS.—The meeting of the County School Governors was held on present; present Mr. D. 0. M. Roberts, in the chair; Mrs. Casson, Messrs. Jonathan Davies, Richard Davies, Tliomas Burnell, J. R. Owen, J. Rhys Evans, headmaster; J. James Edwards, assistant clerk.—Mr. Jonathan Davies referred to the recent bereavement the Clerk (Mr. W. Morris Jones) and the family had sus- tained through the death of their son, Lieut. Owen Morris Jones, who was killed in France and who was a most promising and respected young man. He (Mr. Davies) moved that the Governors tender their sincere sympathy with Mr Jones and family in their bereavement. Mr Thos. Burnell seconded the proposition and the resolution was unanimously passed. A vote of condolence was unanimously passed with Mrs. Annie Ackers and the family in the loss of her husband, Mr. Thomas O. Ackers, who was physical instructor at the school.—Mr. Richard Davies submitted the report of the Finance Committee, which showed a credit balance at the bank of S49 after paying bills and salaries amounting to £ 4-76.—Mr. W. M. Richards, B.A., of Barrow-in-Furness, was appointed assistant master. -Resolved that the prize distribution be held ths year in the Memorial Schoolroom on the 18th 'inst. The necessary arrangements were left in the hands of the Chairman, visitors, and the Headmaster.—It was decided that the I School recreation field be let to Messrs. D. M. Jones and Evan Jones for a further period of twelve months on the same terms.—The repairs and alterations required to the School were entrusted to the General Purposes Committee.

BLAENAU FZSTINIOC. Mrs. Ellis Hughes, Cymerau Farm, died in Llanfyllin very suddenly. She went to her daughter who was ill with influenza. Mrs. Hughes was a very charitable woman, and her I husband, Mr. Ellis Hughes, is a deacon at Peniel C.M., Festiniog. Mr. J. Lloyd Jones, Quarry Bank, managei of the Vottv and Bowydd Slate Quarries, and Mr. Richard Jones, Salem Cottage, a steward in the Oakeley Quarries, are suffering from influenza. Lance-corporal Willie Jones, 1, Parry s-ter- race, is seriously ill in hospital in France. The schools of the district, all but Manod, are to bei closed until January 6th, 1919, by in- tructions of Dr. Lewys Lloyd, medical officer. Private Robert Hughes, Barlwyd-avenue, has died of fever in East Africa. The men that went to Leeds to work on munitions are home. Miss Nellie Evans, High-street, has gone to Watford to be a nurse. Nurse Evans-Jones, Manod-road, has accepted < a post as district nurse in Eglwys Bach. She commenced duties on Monday. I Lieut. Tudor Phillips, Bowydd View has been awarded the M.C. for bravery on the field of battle. He is now in Germany with the army of occupation. Mr. J. Tudor Owen, A.R.C.M., was last week in Holywell as musical adjudicator, and is to be very busy again over Christmas. FESTINIOG SCHOOL MANAGERS. The School Managers met on Thursday in the- County Buildings, present Messrs. H. Jones, chairman; D. Williams, Richard Roberts, Fes- tiniog: Richard Roberts, Bron Tecwyn; G. Parry Jones, G. G. Davies, D. White Phillips, Alderman W. P. Evans, J.P., Revs. D. F. Roberts, B.D., D. Hughes, and R. T. Phillips; Mr. John Evans, attendance officer; and Mr. Edward Jones, clerk. On the proposition of the Chairman, a vote of sympathy was passed with the family of the late Miss Fanny E Owen, a teacher at Glanv- pwll School; also with Miss Annie Phillips, Slate Quarries Gils' School, on the death of her brother, Mr. Wm. Phillips, electrical engineer. The Chairman referred to the momentous change that had taken place since they last met. Hostilities had ceased and he felt sure tliev all rejoiced that peace had now hern I.. ,I T>I ,I .I, reacueu. -Dill tnuugu Lrjvaiug 1.1 i nv uci>», they could not forget the bereaved families who had lost. their sons and relatives through the war, and it was sad to think that many brave men would not be amongst those returning. a The Chairman said that they were all proud to think that it was their fellow-countryman, Mr Lloyd George who had steered the ship of State so successfully at such a momentous period. The School Management Committee reported the resignation of Mr. Richard Roberts, C.A. at the Higher Elementary, School, also the appointment of Miss Roberts, C.A., Tredegar, to the Talsarnau Council Schoftl.—It was re- solved to advertise the vacancies at the Higher Elementary and Glanypwll schools. A letter was read from Festiniog Local Man- agers stating that Lord and Lady Newborough I were taking a keen interest in school garden- ing and that they had approved of and prom- ised support to a flower show to be held next summer at Festiniog. The Managers thanked II them for their kindness and support. The Rev. D. F. Roberts read the report of of the Attendance Committee, and it was re- solved, on the suggestion of Dr. Lewys Lloyd, f' hoo] medic? 1 officer, that notices be sent to all the chapejs in the district advising the clos- ing r.f thg childrert Sunrl')v schools.—It was ing r.f the childrert Sunday schools.—It was also --olved that the Act relating to cinema exhibitions sfyo'dd he put in fome in the district. n leans that wo school children are allowed f() attend cinema exhilvtions whilst the schools are closed.

Dolgelley Rural Council. THE APPOINTMENT OF SANITARY INSPECTOR CRITICISED. The Jttuiai Council met ou Sutaruay; piesent iUobsrs Moigau WUuanis, chairman; H. H. Disiey, C. Poweii, E. i^vaus, W. U. Davies, L. donea 0. Oi.ttitii, jtirs. rugiie, U. J. Uriniihs, D. joues, 1L rouiises Jones, cle- 11 -1 and it. Euwai ds, acting inspector of nuisances. On the motion ot Mr. Lewis Jones, Corris, a vote at bym^ati.y with Mr. (jiitiit.i oweu, Cae- goionov,y, coutuuu, m tHe loss 01 his daughter, was passed. The Inspector (Mr. R. Edwardo) leported that he had inspected iilaenuvvm Mynacn ram.house and found the wall damp in many p.aces. The hooxs of kitchen and uairy were very defec- tive, and some oi-tue w.ti(low, weie out cf re- pair. It was decided to irend a notice. Cwm Mynach Canol had also been inspected. He found the windows and walls in poor condition. It was almost impossible to Lave the detects seen to immediately owing to the shortage of labour and materials. He had also visited Pandy Corris, where lie found all the windows lightly shut, notwithstanding the order of the Council to have larger ones, and those open. He thought a notice could be complied within four monhs. It was decided to send notice. Fan bourne was inspected and found in a bad condition. The sanitary conditions were deplorable. He had visited severa s-te-s suitable for building houses under tne national housing scheme.—The report was adopted. Mrs. Pughe following a disc ion on cleaning manholes at Fairbourne, asked 'r. Lewys Lloyd whether the schools should not be disinfected before being opened.'—Dr. Lloyd replied that the best way to disinfect the schools was to leave all windows open during the holidays. A letter was read from Major W. J. Pritchard, secretary of of the Comrades of the Great War, stating that the Council had appointed an in- spector of nuisances who had not been in the army, although there was a discharged soldier applying for the position. It was I by deeds and not words they were to show their gratitude to the men who had laid down all to fight for them.-It was decided, on the propotion of Mrs Pughe, to reply that the discharged soldier who tried' for the situation was not fully qua ified.-The Clerk said h had a lettr on Sunday from a dis- said he had a letter on Sunday from a dis- fied. He replied that the appointment had been made the previous day. The British Medical Union wrote asking the Council to increase the salary of the Medical Officer bv thi,"tv-flir<w» an,* o H.ri A 1 «, kmr tenti over pre-war rates, to start from July 1st 1918 The matter was adjourned. J^1€,n°j1jn8' Committee reported that it had t0 ^nd the Local Government for 7! i 7 were Prepared to provi ie houses for the working class. They intended having IlwV 3 Slxty houses" The matter of mitteeng Wa* left t0 the Homing Corn- Mr. Disley said the Talyllyn Quarry had be- gun woiking, and he expected many of the uu- men^oTT 6eC°me 0CCUP-ed b-V work, men. Most oi tue houses were in a very bad row of0"' Iil|61ie W6re four in a he n ProPosed the houses should put m a good condition before they were occupied.Mr. David Jones said the Council should allow the people to take the houses and do the repairs in about a month or two.-Alr. Disley: We must safeguard the health of the people. The houses are not fit.—Mr. Jones: -iiiey are better than the trenches, and the boys ook well. (Laughter).—Four voted for Mr Disley's proposition and four for Mr. Jones, the Chairman giving his casting vote in favour of doing the work before the houses were taken nrTv Ff<>!I]kes Jones said that Mr. William vynhams, highway surveyor, intended to retire at the end of the year, after over forty years' service The Council could not give him a pen- sion, and he suggested the Council should appoint him consulting surveyor. Mrs Pughe said Mr. Williams deserved the thanks of the Council for the faithful services he had rendered.-The matter was adjourned for a month. The Surveyor reported that a good deal of damage had been done to the roads by the timber lorr.es. Two men could repair the work in about two months at a cost of about £ 21. It was decided to make a claim for that sum to the Board of Trade Timber Department. The matter of increase in roadmen's wages was settled by dividing the sixteen men into three classes, good, better, and best. The wages were Good, 25s.; better, 30s.; best, 35s. Five men will receive 33s., five 30s., and six 25s.

TOWYN. At the Sessions on Friday before J. Maethlon James and Meredith Jones, Esqs the charges brought by Inspector Ben Evans, against John Tegid Jones, Penowen, and Griffith Evans, Pandy Bryncrug, of damaging a door at Pont- fathew Brvneug, by breaking the lock on September 17th, was adjourned.

COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNORS I friie School Governors met on Friday present. E. L. Rowland, (Aberdovey) chairman, J. Maethlon James, Meredith Jones, R. Ffoulkes T "'I uvurcs, jiuwiuu aowiana krennai), Mrs iivans (Bryncrug), Mrs Roberts (Towyn), Rev Hum- phrey Evans, E. J. Evans (clerk), and T. Jones, (headmaster). The Finance Committee reported that E5 each was to be granted to Miss Eunice Evans, .'nù ¡ Miss Jessie Quayley, for their excellent services I when the staff was disorganised by illness. A sum of C3 3s. was granted to Miss Myfanwy Morris, music teacher, who intended going to I Liverpool for a course of instruction in music teaching. The receipts showed P322 in tuition fees; cookery, B56 interest on National War Bonds, £ 1,500, £ 5 10s; making a total of £ l,475. In payments appeared an item of £ 22 for members of the staff in the army The report was adopted. was adopted. An application had been made for the re- I lease from the army of Mr D. Vincent Davies, I on the grounds that the staff was depleted. The Headmaster reported that the Women's Secondary Camp had forwarded S2 2s. to buy Hooks for the Library, and Miss Enid Rowlands Pennal, 10s. towards the library. Mr. J. M. James proposed a vote of thanks to the donors. It was seconded by the Rev Humphrey Williams and carried. The Headmaster reported a subsidiary inspec- tion by Mr. William Edwards, chief inspector. There were 270 pupils at the commencement of the year, but only 250 now as several of the older pupils had lcft. There were more pupils than the school could comfortably accommodate as one block which was built for sciene was used as form rooms. £ 100 had been given to the library as a gift. There were twelve teac- hers, including the Headmaster, but six had left and their p. aces, had been filled by miaiateri two who had done very well. Woodwork Had been suspended as they could not get a teacher, and he (the Headmaster) thought this a a great drawback. Rural Science had also been suspended. The pupils were dropping Welsh only 37 taking it. Past pupils favoured French as their parents thought they already knew enough Welsh. The recreation fieed was used for hav. the tennis courts were fully made use of, and the school was conducted with the usuuf vigour and everything was satisfactory. Tho Headmastej was congratulated on the report. It was decided to hold a special meeting of the Finance Committee on the proposition of Mr. Ffoulkes Jones, to consider the finante and future development of the school. The Headmaster said there was a great short- age of coal in the town and they had only a small quantity in the school. He had been told that he could have some in a few days. They could not carry on in the school without fires. They could not even have their quota. A letter was read from Messrs Morris Joneg, and Sons asking if the Governors would take half of coal and half of coke or coal and slack The colliery production was only 75 per cent of that of last year They were unable to get a sufficent supply to meet the demands of the people. It was decided to write to the Coal Committee asking what they were to do in order to obtain the quota, and on the proposition of Mr. J. M. James it was decided to obtain coal and slack.

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Three French Convicts. SAVED BY AN ABERDOVEY CAPTAIN. The s.s. "Chinhua," on her way from Swatow to Singapore, sighted on June 17th something afloat, and Capt. Rees Lewis, a I native of Aberdovey, managed to get along ide and found it to be a Camboo raft with three men on it. The men were in a pitiable con- dition but with care and attention they recov- ered, and it was found that they were escaped convicts from the French settlement of Pulo Condor. On arrival at Singapore they were handed over to the authorities. Capt. Rees Lewis, is the eldest son of the late Dr. Lowis, of Aberdovey, and grandson of the la'.a Capt. Rees Lewis, of the "Catherine Rogers". He has on several occasions distinguished himself for saving lives at sea.

Machynlleth Urban Council. WELCOME HOME i-OK THE BOYS. .Thursday, present, Messrs. ltd. Gillart (chair- man); Lord Herbert Vane Tempest; J. M. Breeze, John Micaii, lid. Rees, i'eter Vaughan, ,John Lumley, T. Paisons, T. H. Evans, Evan Humphreys, Griffith Thomas, T. R. Morgan, Edward Jones, Edmund Gillait (clerk), and J. Humphreys (surveyor). Mr. Peter Vaughan asked what arrangements iiad been d_>ne with regard to weleomng t..e b„ys home. He thought the Council and not out- siders should take the matter up. Other coun- cils had arrangements well in hand. 'The Charman said he was glad the matter was raised, and firmly believed it was the Coun- cil's duty to carry it through by holding a pub- lie meeting when the townspeople could give their opinions on the matter. Mr. T. Parsons said it was time that they took action as the lads would be home soon. It was decided to arrange a public meeting to get the suggestions of the townspeople on the I, best way to celebrate the event. HOUSING SCHEME. Terms were received from landowners for land for the new housing scheme. Mr. John Micah's terms for Cae Crwn were considered very reasonable— lOd. per square yard. Sir W. Wynn's agent offered an excellent piece of land at £ 100, Mr. Evan Humphreys stating that. it was the best offer—about 2d per square yard. The owner of Caebach was willing to sell at £ 225. The land included two gardens and coppice. Cae Jones was offered at 2s. 6d. per square vard. Mr. John Lumley offered a piece of land, warehouse and stable for £150. It was decided to ask Dr. Davies and Lord ) Herbert Vane Tempest for their prices. The Chairman thought they should have an archi- tcct to survey the land for sites, but several members did not think an architect was needed at the present stage. The Clerk said he had received a letter from Mr. Yale, Pwllheli, stating that the Local Gov- ernment Board required an architect to send in a report on the sites chosen before they could consent to the building of houses. The regula- tion were that only 12 houses were to be built in an acre thus allowing plenty of room for a substantial garden. The matter was adjourned.

BARMOUTH. M D writesIn view of the many schemes already in progress for erecting memoriais to our fallen heroes, may I suggest that the donations would be spent to better advantage if, instead of each village or town erecting their local memorial, they all combined their efforts and built a cottage hospital to be situated in the neighbourhood of Barmouth Each town or village could endow a ward or beds the number varvine according to their subscriptions, which could bear the name of district which gave them. In my opinion, a hospital is a very great neces. sity in this locality, as in case of any serious accident or illness there is no place of that kind within reasonable distance. For instance, how beneficial would a hospital have been during the present epidemic of influenza. I feel sure ail must agree that this would be a most suitable memorial to those who have made the supreme ^The death took place on Saturday, after a short illness, of Mr. Humphrey Lloyd Lewis, Brynteg, at the age of forty-two years. He was fuel overseer and had been in the employ of Mr. Walter Lloyd Jones, auctioneer, as clerk. He was a faithful member of Park-road C.M. Chapel and was highly respected. The lifeboat, under the captaincy of Mr. r John Morris, went out for its quarterly practice °Onab:ndlaythe death took place of Jack Titley, the seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs Titley, tat Pleasant. The fuaeml took pla^ on Monday at Llanaber, the Bev. R. Lloyd Roberts ^^Sunday, at the Wesleyan Chapel, a mem- orial service was conducted by the Rev.. i. J. Parry, pastor, in memory of Mr. John William JtThe following have b;eu home on leave from France :-Corporal Bert 0'N«J- P"vatf,s Gwilvm Jones, John M. Pugh, William E- Jones, Raymond Wellngs, Morris Davies, T _1 Williams and John liarry Morris, wuiuu -*— Harry Morris, wuiuu — Private George Mason, Mount Pleasant, who had been a prisoner of war in Germany for ten months, arrived in Barmouth last week.

MACHYALLETH. On Thursday, at Pitsea Congregational Church a memorial service' was held to tne Rev. Ei'nlvn H. Davies, B.A., B.D., and a com- munion service; was dtdicated in his memory. In. the unavoidable absence, through illness, of Professor Archibald Dalies, M..A., B.D. an in- timate friend of the deceased, the Rev. Stan y 1. Blomfield, of Upmnster, presided. The Chairman referred to ihe friendship which ex- isted between himself ind the late Rev Emlyn Davies, and aid it must be a joy to their departed friend to know in the presence of his Lord that his work was still going on. The Rev Mr Griffiths, represeniing the London Mission- ary Society; said the deceased gentlemen was one of his greatest friends, and they lived together at Bangor fo" three years as students They both decided to become missionaries and he (the speaker) went to Madagascar, and the deceased went to India, where, after a few years of work, his health gave way. He then, came to Pitsea to be their minister; then went to Malmesbury, and from there to France. He there contracted disease-which caused his death. Eight days after his demise the German ofWn- sive took place, and they occupied the spot where he was buried. When, however, tb. British advance swept the Germans back, the grave was discovered all right. The Rev. A. D | Beldeja, of Crowstone Congregational Church, also spoke. Mr. Davies was a fine scholar and distinguished student and always had a passion for evangelizing which, at the close of his Col- lege days, resulted in him going to India as a missionary. Mi\ Belden referred to the courage of" Mrs. Davies in journeying from Abertillery, South Wales, with her little ones in order to be j present at that service. At the close of his I address Mr. Belden unveifed the communion, j table and chair, the whole of the congregation standing meanwhile. The hymn, "How blest Those Glorious Spirits Shine" was then sung and the Chairman closed the meeting with prayer. The communion table and chair are the work of Messrs. F. Garon and Son, Southend, and of beautiful workmanship; the chair, which is of Glastonbury style, being finely carved. The in- scription on both the table and chair is Sacred to the memory of the late Rev. Emlyn H. Davies, B.A., B.D., minister of this church from September 1909, to September, 1915, who died in France on 17th March, 1918, while engaged in Y.M.C.A. work with the Indian and British troops."

I Dolgelley Guardians. OFFICIALS' WAR BONUS INCfiEASED. The Guardians met on Saturday; present Mr. G. Powell, chairman; Mrs. J. M. Pughe, Mrs Mary Morgan, Messrs Robert C. Evans, James Lewis, Owen Roberts, David Ellis Davies, Edward Williams, William Owen, Griffith Grif- fiths, Owen EJlis, E. Joilcs Griffith, Griffith Owen, Evan Evans, David Jones, Griffith Price, L. Feilding, Morgan Williams, H. H. Disley, Lewis -Jones, William Owen Davies, Owen Grif- fith, Guthrie Jones, clerk; and W. T. Lloyd and Isaac Jones, relieving officers. Mr. W. T. Lloyd said that two tramps called at his house on Sunday evening asking to be admitted into the Workhouse for the night. He desired to know what to do in such a case. The 7Master said the tramps called at the Workheuse and they were admitted and worked next day. -The matter was adjourned for a month, as the Guardians thought that key would be falLng back to the old custom if the allowed tramps in for nights, A letter was read from Lewisham Union asking the Guardians to send a resolution to the Premier that the ex-Kaiser be extradited for trial.-Tlie letter was left on the table, Mr. R. C. Evans remarking that the matter was not their business. It was decided to grant 3s. for bed-ridden cases, 2s. for adults, and Is. for children as extra Christmas relief. Mr. R. C. Evans and Mr. 0. 0 Roberts were appointed to visit Denbigh Asylum. The Clerk and relieving officers applied for an increase in their war bonus, and it was decided, on the proposition of Mr Disley, to grant £10 all round.-Mr. D. E. Davies, Barmouth, thought the Clerk should be given JE15. The matter ef closing the Workhouse was adjourned for six weeks. Mr. John Richards, Pencarreg, was appointed rate collector of Talyllyn, in the position of the la.te Mr. David Owen

Welsh Church Act. I THE PREMIER'S POSITION. The official report of the interview between Mr. Lloyd George and the Welsh Free Churches Council deputation having been so brief, inquiry has been made of the Rev. D. Davies, Penarth, who was one of the represent- atives of that Council. Mr. Davies said:- "The report already supplied to the Press was prepared and carefully worded with the approval of the Prime Minister, and sub- sequently checked and issued to the press 'by his Secretary and ours. Therefore nothing can sequently checked and issued to the press 'by his Secretary and ours. Therefore nothing can be added to the two points of agreement be- tween the Premier and the deputation already published officially." 1. But is this agreement simply with Mr. Lloyd George, or is it understood that his assurances carry with them the approval of his colleagues, in case of the Coalition Govern- ment is returned to power?" asked the inter- viewer. "On that point," replied Mr. Davies, "it would be no breach of confidence to say that the Prime Minister was asked that very ques- tion, and he very emphatically replied that his colleagues would unanimously endorse his views on these questions. There had been, he said, only one dissentient, namely, Lord Robert Cecil, who held strong views to the contrary and who therefore honourably, although with regret, withdrew from the Coalition Cabinet." "Then I take it that. this is a pact of the future programme of the Coalition Govern- ment if returned to power?" "Certainly, and no one can be a Coali- tionist, in the sense that the Coalition Cabinet attach to the term, unless he votes for these two points. Anvone who opposes the Welsh Church Act remaining intact upon the Statute Book, and the Church and County Councils, after due investigations, being com- pensated for such injuries as may be sustained by them financially through the abnormal circumstances arising from the war, cannot be a Coalitionist. It is. therefore, not only true that in view of these assurances (given by Mr. Lloyd George, in his own name and those of his colleagues) there will be no elec- tion issue on these points other than confirm- ing them with each candidate by the Noncon- I formists, but also that there can be no election issue on these points by any Conservative or Churchman who professes to be loyal to the Coalition Government. By so much the atmos- phere has certainly been cleared. I can only hope that the Premier's assurances on the drink traffic to the appointed deputation will be as explicit and satisfactory." "What was your impression as to t.ho tude of the Prime Minister towards the depu- tation?" "The deputation thanked the Premier for the candid, outspoken and courteous way in which he received us and discussed the various points which were raised: and as one who has taken a very pronounced view of the dis- establishment and dissendowment of the Welsh Church, and of what appeared to me to be the inadequate pronouncement of Mr. Lloyd George of late on the disendowment phase of the nuestion. I unhesitatingly and gratefvlly en- dorse that vote of thanks." 11

ABERDOVEY. On Thursday, the funeral took place of Mrs Annie Evans, (33) wife of Pte. John Miles Evans R.W.F. and daughter of Mrs Mary Jones, 50, Copper-hill Street The service at the house was taken by the Revs. John Lewis and W. P. Roberts, and at. Pennal by the Rev C. P. Price (sector)' The chief mourners were Mrs Jones (mother), "Mr. J R. Jones, Mardy (brother Mrs Bagster, Miss Maggie Jones, and Miss K. Jones (sisters), Miss Hannah Morgan, Carno (cousin), and Mr. William Jones, Abergynolwyn (uncle). Bfuah sympathy is felt with Pte. Miles Evans, who was fifteen miles within German territory when he recieved the news of his wife's death.He failed to reach home until the Friday after the funeral. On Saturday, the funeral took place of Mrs Mary Evans, (51), wife of Mr. John Daniel Evans, Copper Hill Street, when the Rev. W. P. Roberts (W) officiated. The chief mourners were Mr J. D. Evans (husband), Mrs Anne Jones and Mrs Jane Bevington (sisters), Mrs M. J. Evans, Derwenlas (sister-in-law) Mrs P. Owen, Mrs Anne Daniel Jones, and Mrs Eveline Davies (cousins), Mrs Daniel Powell, Misses Mary Ellen Jones, and S. T. Pugh, (nieces), Much sympathy is felt with the bereaved husband and the only son, Pte Hugh Evans, now i- France, and before the war goods clerk at Aberystwyth On Wednesday evening a debate took place at the Literary Institute, on "Whether it if likely to be of advantage to the State to have women members of Parliament" Mr. R. Ffestir Williams Mr. Meirion Jones, Mr E. L. Row- lands, supported by Miss Buddug Pugh, and Miss Peggy Lewis, Balkan Hill, spoke in favour of the women and Mr. Justice Heard, supported Miss Peggy Lewis, Balkan Hill, spoke in favour of the women and Mr. Justice Heard, supported ) by Mr. T. Lewis N.P. Bank, against. The voting showed a majority in favour of women'- votes. Mr. William Jones, Registrar presided Cant D. William Lewis. R.N.R. and Seama- Ell's Will ams, R.N. are home. I Mi;s Katie Hughes, V.A.D, daughter of Sergt Major and Mrs J. D. Hughes, is home from Aylesbury Hospital, Salisbury Plain.

TALYBONT Private D. T. Morgan, R.W.F., Birkenhead- street, who has been a prisoner of war in Ger- many, writes from Ampsin, Belgium, that he and other prisoners were released on November 13th. The Belgians, he states, treat them very kindly and have kept them in food from funds collected for that purpose. f"-

fFor Rich Gravies there is nothing superior to Ju-Vis. Simply add boiling water to a jelly tablet of this pure concentrated meat and vegetable, and in a moment you have rich, highly nourishing de- licious gravy, which, served with vegetables makes appetising nutritious meals. J I wr ■ PON oll ..w. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Messrs. RICHARDS BROTHERS, General Merchants, Pensarn, having been appointed Official Collectors of Potatoes for the County of Merioneth under the Government Control Scheme- invite all farmers to communicate with them without delay. Maximum scale price paid. Bags supplied free. Telephone—33, Portmadoc; 5, Bala. EVAN JONES & SONS English and Foreign TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS. SAW MH.LS, PORTMADOC, and at BALA. BUILDING TIMBER.—Red and White Deals, Planed Boards, Pitch Pine, Mouldings, etc. WHEELWRIGHT'S TIMBER.—Spokes, Shafts, Felloes, Barrow, Cart, a>a £ other timbei sawn to requirements. QUARRY TIMBER.—Sleepers, Crane Poles, Waggon Frames, Vrofi eft. QUICK DELIVERY OF GOODS ALL ALONG THE FRONTIER ————————— OF CARDIGAN BAY. ————————— Guaranteed at the Lowest Market Prices. Flour, Feeding Stuffs and Offals always in stock. The Portmadoc Flour Mills Co., PORTMADOC. Tel. 14 Tel. Address: "Millers," Portmadoc. 'Phone: 32. CHARLES HUGHES & SONS, THE GARAGB, PORTMADOC FORD CARS Overhauled, Body Repairll Painting, and New Hoeds made on the premises. TOOK Dunlop Tyres, Lubricating Oils and Accessories. ADE IS? The Gipsy Queen and Red Indian Chief Will be in their Wigwam daily from 2 to 6.30 at BAIRDS, Drapers, PORTMADOC. DAINTY HANDKERCHIEF FREE TO ALL WHO SPEND 3s. BRING THE CHILDREN. Artificial Teeth, ON VULCANITE, DENTAL ALLOY, and GOLD —— ——————————— FINEST QUALITY. ALL PRICES. Mr. Williams, CARMON HOUSE, CLAN-Y-PWLL, 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. TRA WSFYNYDD: 1st and 3rd Saturday, Mr. W. M. Morris, Draper Clifton House, 3 to 6. a23 Royal & Commercial Hotel 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. HICH 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 UTENSIL8. and FILES, COPYING LETTER BOOKS, Etc., ete- AGENT FOR GOSS'S WiBE. mum in Mitt Prevent Loss in all your Stock by using Morris Evans1 Horse, Sheep and Cattle Oil. Full instructions with every Bottle, The change of food generally means A DECREASE IN THE MILK 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. | WOMItNf UNFAILING FRIEND J You cannot expect to enjoy life, to look well or to be cheerful-if you V U have neglected to maintain your good health, or allowed your vigour fl to be undermined by indigestion. But if you want to look your best X X and be at your best, let n BEEGHM'S PILLS 3 assist Nature whenever there is need. When your stomach is toned rl « up when your liver and kidneys are stimulated and your bowels j) are regulated when your blood has been purified by the action of this 0 splendid remedy, you will know the joy of being free from headache, P backache, nervousness, low spirits and many other distressing U TV ailments. For more than half a century Beecham's Pills have been A x making women feel better and stronger and adding to their charm. X W For generations they have proved, the world over, to be «, I "WORTH ft GUINEft It BOX j