The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

,E'>< y- On Other Pages. Iiampeter Wedding 3 Uanilar Sessions. 3 Address by Dr. Walford Davies 6 i War Memorials 6 Aberystwyth Guardians 6 Merioneth County Council 7

MERIONETH COUNTY COUNCIL. In his lucid speech in presenting the annual estimates to Mer- ioaeth County Council last week Mr. J. Maethlon James, chairman of the Finance Committee, showed that that much-maligned body is to a great extent the victim of circumstances, rather than an authority that takes an elfish and unholy delight in adding progres- sively to the ratepayers' burdens. Prevailing conditions and depart- mental dictation have rendered it imperative to make substantial additions to the pay of the police force, roadmen, and practically every official in the Council's ser- vice. It is to be hoped that results will justify the expenditure Large increases have been made in thej Medical Officer s department, and here the results already attained have abundantly justified the increase, and there is every pros- pect of still greater benefits being derived in future The new Education Act is likely to open out a new and glorious vista to tho youth of the county if they will only take advantage of it; but the requirements of the Act and of. the Education Department have imposed heavy financial liabilities on local authorities as well as on -the nation, which must be met by the present generation of rate and taxpayers Teachers who, as a body, have been hitherto scandal- ously underpaid, have combined v and compelled public authorities to give better salaries, and rightly so, too, if the demands are con- fined within reasonable bounds, for next to the home, teachers who exercise the greatest form- ative influence on the character of the coming generation of citizens should be placed in a position free from the worry of the wherewithal for their families' daily bread. If the influence of teachers is to be a healthy and stimulating influence, -a man obsessed by a sense of revolt Against the mundane conditions of his existence cannot exercise that beneficial effect as a mentor of children which he should Merioneth County Council has gone as far as is practicable to meet teachers' just claims and is prepared to go thoroughly and sympathetically into any individ- ual case of hardship that may Jet exist. We can only echo the wish of Dr. John Jones that the teachers on their side will loyally Accept the new conditions and .co-operate heartily with the Education Committee in tecuring -,the good of the community. 1 here is one point in Mr M aethlon James's ddress that needs emphasising- that the Government should do- T vise some scheme for easing the burden they themselves impose on sparsely-populated and im- j pecunious counties like Merioneth -and Cardigan. Burdens that are crushing in Merioneth are a mere bagatelle in a rich cojinty like -Glamorgaii. or even Denbigh. Hence the urgent need for a scheme to pool resources to ob-, viate hardship on poorer and less fortunately placed communities, for it must be borne in mind that it is the brawn and brain power produced in the rural parts of the country that make efficiency of the cities and the hives of industry possible. "he principle is therefore sound that industrial centres should contribute yet more gener- wously toards the nurseries and recruiting ground for their own resources. Mr James proved that -the heavy increases in the county rates for Merioneth were inevit- ably forced on the Council by r extraneous needs and not con- tracted by any wild plunging or extravagance on the part of the Council itself. That should tend to silence critics who are care- ful to engage in no form of public service themselves and yet neglect no opportunity of girding at public-spirited men who devote tiieir time, money and brains to aerve tneir tellows without fee or reward. or the hope thereof.

EDITORIAL NOTES. -I At his own request, Mr. E J. Gorwen, clerk Goulsdon and Purley Urban Council, has had his salary as executive food officer, reducel from C160 to £ 50. With the relaxation of tood control the work has gone off," he said in explanation, and I do not want money for nothing." Should not this man be a candidate for Canonization ? Sentence of three years was pronounced by 1 Justice A very at Dolgelley Assizes on two men I found guilty of a serious offonce at Harlech. The police ieserve the thanks of the com- munity for their successful efforts to purge the locality. Mr. Llewelyn Williams, K.C., is utilising his ieisure to secure the quarterings of the Arms or Wales on the Royal Standard. The matter I is doubtless of some historical interest to those concerned with heraldry and its signibc- an'ce; but a matter much more likely to create interest would be to in luce the Prince of Wales to select a residence within the con- fines of his own Principality. Durham University has honoured itself in conferring a degree on Mr. J. R. Clynes, formerly food controller, who ably seconded II the late Lord Rhondda in his efforts to stave off impending revolution in the worst lays of food shortage, and succeeded -as controller on his leader's death. Mr. Clynes is admittedly one of the ablest and most level-headed of the Labour men in the House of Commons. Mr. Bonar Law has announced in the House of Commons that a Bill was in preparation to enable women to be appointed justices of the peace. This is another notable step in women's advance on the road of equality with men. The recent decision of the United States to admit women to the franchise is an- other significant step in the same direction. Mr. Richard Barnett, treasurer of the Mer- i ioneth County Council, was the recipient at Dolgelley of a valuable service of silver, sub- scribed for by his fellow officials of the County Council, on the occasion of his recent marriage. Mr. Barnett's quiet, unassuming manner of conducting business, his geniality and constant helpfulness has made for him a host of friends within and without the county, not the least devoted of whom are his fellow officials who come often into intimate contact with him in the discharge of his duties. The result shows how fully he has stool that severe.test. i Referring to the Peace Conference, Cardinal Bourne said that so far as it was officially con- cerned, although many who took part in it were Christian men, yet from the day it began up to now- it had been a. Godless conference. The name of Go i had never been invoked; the wisdom of God had never been called upon for I inspiration; and officially the conference was taking place as though conscience, the Ten Commandments, and Christian tradition had disappeared from the face of the earth. The result was that the conference had done little so far and hai given 110 solid ground for the hope of the future. Probably Cardinal Bourne's ideal of a peace conference and settlement would be a conference of cardinals, meeting in the Quirinal unier the presidency of the Pope, imposimg on all peoples, willing or reluctant, their conception of a Roman Catholic peace. The good Cardinal must realise that the day for such a solution of the question has gone by, never to return. Many will be in- clined to ask what the Pope and his Church did to stop the war forcei on the world by Catholic nations.

Barmouth Council. THREAT OF STRIKE. Bannouth Urban Council met on Thursday, present, Mr. D. 0. Hughes, J.P., chairman; Dr. J. R. Heath, Messrs. Edward Williams, Henry Freeman, William Owen, Rees Jones, and Francis Morris, Messrs. R. Llewelyn Owen, deputy clerk; and Evan Williams, surveyor Three complaints were received of insufficient supply of water and it was decided to refer the complaints to the Surveyor and the Works I Committee. A letter was read from the Surveyor (Mr. Evan Williams) resigning his post in a month's time.—On being pressed by members, the Sur- voyor said he would continue in office until the end of the summer. The Deputy Clerk reportel that Mr. D. E. Davies and he attended a conference at Dol- gelley and submitted the proposed scheme for road improvement for Barmouth district, the estimated cost of which would be £645. A letter was read from the local Secretary of the Comrades enquiring whether the Council intended to recognise Barmouth boys who hal won war decorations.—Dr. J. R. Heath, repre- senting the Comrades, said they wished the Council to place an official list of decorations won by Barmouth boys outside the Council offices as other towns had done.-On the pro- position of Mr. Henry Freaman, seconded by Mr Rees Jones, it was decided-to accede to the request and the matter was left in the hands of the Chairman, Dr. J. R. Heath, and the Deputy Clerk. The local Secretary of the National Workers' Union wrote informing the Council that they were demanding Is. 53. per hour for crafts- men, and Is. lid. per hour for labourers, the number of hours weekly to be 46. If the de- mands of the Union were not met by June 11th the men would come out on strike.—In reply to a question, the Surveyor said the Council's workmen had not made any complaints as re- gards wages.—It was decided to take no action. Mr. Edward Williams drew attention to the importance of approaching the Cambrian Rail- ways to open the station entrance facing Marine Para Ie which would be a great con- venience to the public and visitors.—The pro- position was agreed to.—It was also decided to appeal to the Cambrian Railways Company to bring perishable goods by passenger train when necessary, it being reported that perish- able goods were left at Portmadoc over the week end. Mr. Henry Freeman drew attention to com- plaints as to the scarcity of meat in the town, and said it would be well if the Council could throw some light cm the matter.—Mr. William Owen replied that the matter had been dis- cussed by the local Food Control Committee. —Mr. Henry Freeman said there was a good deal of dissatisfaction, visitors saying they were better treated at home than at Barmouth.— The Chairman said it was an important matter and he appeale 1 to the Executive Officer (Mr. R. Llewelyn Owen) to report.—The Deputy Clerk explained that tho Food Control Com- mittee had done everything possible to obtain meat. Butchers asked for extra permits and ,the local Food Committee arranged for permits for 4.000 pounds additional meat for the Whitsun holidays which was the amount extra asked for by the butchers. The difficulty was to get cattle as but few were sent to the grading centre. The local Food Committee was informed there were plenity of cattle in the district and steps were being taken to enable local butchers to visit farms and to slaughter. The next matter on the agenda was the levying of rates for the ensuing year.—Mr. Henry Freeman said all the members should j he present when deciding the amount of rates. He could not understand why so few attended. —On the proposition of Mr. Edwar i Wil- liams, seconded by Mr. William Owen. it was I decided to defer the matter for a week.

LLANDYSSUL On Friday at Graig Chapel, Mr. David Davies, Pontwelly Stores, was married to Miss Esther Damiels, Twelly Side. Mr. R. G Owen, Teifv Mills, was best man, and the bridesmaid was Mrs. Bessie Evans, Bronheulog. The Baptists held the annual gymanfa ganu at Aberduar on Whit Monday. The Tnde- pendents held their festival at Seion Chapel. At Penuel Baptist Chapel, Carmarthen, on Wednesday, the wedding took place between Miss S. J. Davies, youngest daughter of Mr. Jas Davies, Troedrhiwffenydd, and Mr Llew- elyn Richards, C.M., Llanelly. The bride was given away by her father. Mr. D Richards (brother) acted as best man, whilst the brides- maid was Mrs. E Davies, Cwmeidwy. Mr. J. Isaac Thomas, Gwalia House, has installed an electric light plant, for which purpose he has purchased a portion of land ndioinin? Ponttwellv road. He is assisted by Mr. T. D. Evans, Well Villa. I The annual distribution of prizes (which had been postponed on account of the iLfluenza) was held at the County School on Wednesday. Mr. T H. Davies, M.A., U.C.W., Aberystwyth, distributed the prizes and gave an instructive address.

PERSONAL Mr. Lloyd George has consented to accept the post of hon. vice-president of the Russian I Red Cross Fund in Great Britain. Among the mucical graduates of the Gorsedd of Bards are Ebenezer Evans (Alaw Padarn), Cefnbanadl. Llanio Road; Miss M. J. Owen (Cerd-dores Ervri), Talsarn, Nantlle. Miss Ray T. Iorwerth Ellis (Ap Cynlas), Aberystwyth graduated as musical ovate. T. Iorwerth Ellis (Ap Cynlas), Aberystwyth graduated as musical ovate.

r Motor Fatality. I BOY RUN OVER AT MACHYNLLETH Dr. Edwards, Cemmes, held an inquest at the Vane Hall, Machynlleth, on Monday after- noon into the death of William Lewis Roberts, ) son of Hugh Roberts, 6, Bank-street, who was killed in Pentrehedyn-street on Sunday. Mr. Arthur Owen was foreman of the jury, con- sisting of Messrs. T. H. Evans, Evan Lewis, John Vaughan Owen, Edward Morgan, Thomas I' Ward, Morris Evans, Thomas Portlock. Hugh Roberts, father, aaid the child was three and half years of age. The child asked him to come for a walk to Tanybryn and told his mother he was going out, but she said Do not go far as dinner is ready." A few minutes after he saw the Sergeant carrying the child into the house. The child was only out seven minutes. Albert James Leah, motor driver, Mountfield, Shrewsbury, who wore the 1914-15 ribbon, said 1", Hrivinor a motor car to Aberystwyth. He nearly stopped by Clock Tower to ascertain I the road and had proceedel nearly a hundred yards when a child emerged from behind a milk float, standing on the left side of the road, and ran across- the road. Although he. swerved and applied the brakes, the right lamp struck the child's head ani knocked him down. He felt a slight bump and pulled up in about five yards after passing the child. The car weighed about thirty hundred weight. Witness was a driver of fourteen years experience.. He urn.c rlrivincr a,t the rate of eight miles an hour. Ernest Pritchard Irwin, engineer, Manchester, said he was sitting behind the driver m he car. The car suddenly _swerved to the leit and the lamp on the right struck the child. —Cross-examined: He would have, done the same as the driver did, "5 he. had himself g had seventeen years experio • ce in driving. Joseph Jones, Nowlyn, milkman, who was ÏD, charge of the milk float, said roe saw the boy fall down. He could not s-vear that the lamp struck him, but thought so. The hind wheel "I I" t'L_1 went over the child's nock ana tne irony ™ went oyer the waist. The car turned to the left to avoid the child. Mr. Henry Lewis, Tower House, s.d re was sitting with one of l.is s.o-s in the ho se when he saw the accident. The car was only going six miles and hour round ilt,- corn r. Dr. W. R. W "dams MD ve WHS cal.ed to see the child whom Ie fo-md dead. The upper part of the F-pine v,ts fracture and be found a fracture of the base of the skull. Death was instantaneous, the head being practically separated from the spine A verdict of accidental death was passed an i the driver was exonerated from blame. The iury expressed condolence with the family.

MACHYNLLETH William Humphreys, son of M>. and Mrs Humphreys, Heol-Iorwerth, met with a serious accident on Wednesday week. He is employed bv Mr. H. Jackson, timber merchant, and while accompanying a loaded timber waggon from Gelligoch, he fell beneath the waggon. He sustained a fractured thigh, and injured his left foot. He was attended by Dr. W. R. Williams, and conveyed to Londonderry Cottage Hospital. ( The Rev. R. P. Hughes, B.A., has accepted the living of Penstrowed. He has been curate at Machynlleth since 1907. Stock sales were held on Whit Monday. Most of the business houses were closed- The marriage took place-on Tuesday, at the Wesleyan Chapel, of Mr. William Vaughan, flannel manufacturer, Abercegir, and Miss Clara Pugh, also of Abercegir. The Rev. R. W. Jones, officiated. The annual meeting of Machynlleth Com- rades took place on Thursday evening, Mr. John Hughes, Post Office, captain of the Post, presiding. Mr. W. A. Breene read the balance sheet, which showed a credit balance of over £20.. Among other matters discussed was the question of German labour in the town, Com- rade Hugh Jonerr remarking that several farmers and tradespeople had employed them continuously during the past twelve months, thus keeping discharged and demobilized men. out of employment. It was unanimously I decided to make a strong protest to the authorities urging the necessity of having the prisoners removed. The death occurred suddenly on Sunday morning at the Lion Hotel, of Mr. Reginald E. Booker, of London, who had for several season, b^en a visitor to the town, spending much of his time fishing on the Dovey. He retired on Saturday night apparently in his usual health, but on Sunday morning was found dead m a sittmg: posture at the bedside, death whS' an inquiry into the cause of of Dr W R r\V'^r° anCe With th« evidence Messrs Gdi.Jf ^-8 V heart ^ilure. messis. liillart ana Sono „ i Maengwyn-street am Monday of su™lu<ffa m implements—ploughs harrows, mowers, ^nd rollers, reaping machines, hay rakes, drills and horse gears—on behalf of the Food Production Department. Excellent prices were realised Messrs. Morris, 31axsball, and Gillart and Sons held the monthly stock sale at the Smith- soId at €xceI1^ prices. Cattle and horses were scarce. p;^f ra,m' which was being driven through e trehedyn-street to the stock sale by Mr William Evans, Penyglog, Aberhosan, on Mon- day, saw his reflection in a shop window and got suddenly enraged, dashed at the window S uXirt^ thr°Ugh thS Pkte ^buT :r At the Sessions on Wednesday before Col. Norton, T. R. Morgan, and Edward Jones Esqrs., Thomas Edwards, Rock-terrace, Mach- ynlleth, was summoned for having driven a steam tractor without lights.—Defendant was cautioned.—Ivor Jones, Maengwyn-street, was summoned for driving a lorry without lights and was fined 15s., including cosk-IÍgh Richards, Maengwyn-street, for having kept a dog without a licence, was fined 10s.-In a similar charge against Robert Pugh, Llaior, Penegoes, farmer, defendant was fined Bs.- John Pugh, Maeslwyni Farm, for having kept two dogs without a licence.—Defendant was fined 6s. in respect of each dog, and Humphrey Jones, Maengwyn-street, dairyman, was for a similar offence similiarly fined.

CAP El BANCOR. The Rev. William Morgnn, vicar, has fully recovered from his indisposition.

DEVIL'S BRIDGE. At a meeting of the Parish Council on Saturday, Mr. David Mason, Glanfedw, was appointed chairman to succeed the Rev. T. Noah Jones of Eglwys Newydd, who has resigned. Pte. David Davies snn of Mr. and Mrs William Davies, Winllnnwen. who was awarded <h(' Mdit.p-v Medal for gallantry in action is expected home from Rhineland.

BARMOUTH. At the Library Executive Committee on Tues- day, Mr. Edward Williams was appointed chair- man and Mr. Morris G. Roberts, vice-chairman. —A vote of thanks was accorded Miss Wynham, Brighton, for presenting the 11th volume of the history of the Great War. The Comrales Football Committee on Tues- day week appointed Mr. J M Humphreys, Park- road, secretary.

ABERDOVEY. A committee in connection with peace cele- brations was held on Monday when the chair was taken by Mr. Hilton Kershaw. Sub-com- mittees were formed to arrange for a proces- sion, aquatic and athletic sports, tea for the children, carnival, and supper and social. It was arranged at the previous meeting that the firsyt day should be entirely devoted to re- !igious services and it was (leciled the Revs. John Lewis, D. E. Davies, B.A., and W. P. Roberts should make necessary arrangements. How to obtain the prizes for the sports and money for all other expenses was discussed. —Mr. Baldwin suggested levying a 2d. rate on the district, Parliament allowing such expen- diture.—Mr. E. L. Rowlands proposed and Mr Ffestin Williams seconded that a subscription list be first of all opened, and in case of de- ficit that a donation be asked for from the Urban Council on the lines suggested by Mr. Baldwin.—The Secretary was instructed to obtain samples of medals and mugs suitable as souvenirs for the children.

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New Quay Urban Council. j BETTER TRANSPORT WANTED. 1 On Tuesday evening, the Urban Council met, present.—Mr. J. P. Davies, in the chair, Messrs Thomas Williams, J. O. James, Thomas, Ogmoie Davies, John Davies, Evan Evans, D. E. Thomas, J. W. Thomas, clerk; Dr. Griffiths, medical officer; J. Jones, sanit- ary inspector; and T. Harford, surveyor. Discussions took place with regard to the seats, Capt. Williams saying that a few seats had not been put out as they needed repair and paintinpr and cleaning.—Mr John Davies said the seats should have been painted before putting out.—Capt Williams said the seats bably required painting.dr. John Owen Jam proposed that the seats undergoing repairs should be painted, which Mr. T. Ogmore Davies, seconded.—Mr. John Davies maintained that it was too late to paint the seats this I season, and- proposed that they should be put out as they are.-This Mr. Evan Evans, seconded, and on being put to the meeting the proposal was agreed to. The Chairman speaking for the Transport Committee, said a new time table was about to be issued by the G.W.R., and hoped that a. better and more efficient service would be given to New Quay. A letter had been written to the Ministry of Shipping asking for a steamer to carry coal etc., to the place, bat no answer had been received.—Mr. J. P. Davies proposed that an ordinary meeting of the Council should be held every fortnight, instead of once a month, and Mr. John Davies seconded the proposition.—Capt. Wil- Hams asked if it was for a few months only?- Mr. J. P. Davies replied that it would be un- til further orders, and the proposition was nn- animously accepted. The Surveyor (Mr. T.Harford) reported that the seats, except a few in need of repair, had I been put out. The path to Dolau Beach had been repaired and the pump in Francis-street put in working order. He had given orders L that the pump be left untouched for nine days —It was decided to reduce the period to seven I days. Mr. John Davies, reporting on the matter of the lane from the Council School to George- street, said he had interviewed the owners of the walls who had given permission for a wicket gate to be erected-Mr D E Thomas pro posed that tenders should be invited to carry out the work, and Mr. J. O. James seconded— Mr. John Davies said it was customary to get the specifications before inviting tenders and it was agreed that the Road Committee and the Surveyor should obtain the necessary measurements. A letter from Mr. J. D. Lewis, printer, was read statin,, the price of leaflets. It was re- solved that 600 leaflets containing warnings against the depositing of ashes, rubbish or any fifth in the streetsor by-lanes be oredered Capt. Williams drew attention to the con- dition of the inside of the old Libeboat House, hired by the Council as a shelter for visitors, and said a coat of lime-wash would improve matters greatlv. The shelter had not been whitewashed since it had been rented bv the Council. He proposed that this small improve- ment be made. Mr John Davies seconded, and it was agreed to. A letter from Mrs M. A. Morrison, which had been deferred from the nrevious meeting, was read,, drawing attention to the state of t*e gutter'in front of her house.—It was decided that as tnere are several other gutters in t^ie immediate vicinity, the gutter should be closed ,„A l^ter was read from the Welsh Nationai VVar Memorial Committee asking the Council to send two representatives to a conference to discuss the erecting of a memorial to the sons of Wales who had fallen in the war. Mr John Davies proposed that an answer should be sent saving that it is impossible to send re- presentatives. Finally it was agreed on the proposition of Capt. Williams that the Council should reply sayinrT that New Quay is about to erect a memorial hall of its own, and is un- able to participate in other-schemes. A letter from the War Trophies Committee stated that on the recommendation of the Lord Lieutenant it had been decided to offer to the town a. German. machine gun, an ammunition helt and one ammunition box.—The Clerk said tnat a snort time ago a letter was received tf'fh^ S t g?n' and a reP]y had been sent to the Lord Lieutenant accepting it—Mr.D. E. Thomas proposed that the machine gun, etc., be tht ™ aJetteT he written asking for rw wT, Mr" T" °?mOTe Davie, seeoncfed-i S tbat the machine be ank,s and that no mention of promised fi-ld gun be made.-Mr. Evan Evans seconded the proposal of Capt. Williams and aS iil Thomas's Proposal was • It+raS the street lamps dur- ing the coming winter. The oontract for supply- mg od was deferred for a month.-The Sanitary Inspector made his report. c:t:ID'¿Y" "r.¡ .;v\

PORTMADOC. APPOINTMENT.-Capt. J. James Jones, bluest, Borthygest, has been appointed Lloyd's ent for Portmadoc district in succession to Captain Lloyd, 132, High-street, resigned. The district extends from Lleyn to Towyn and in- cludes Bardsey Island. GREETINGS FROM BELGIUM. Our Port- madoc correspondent has received a postcard letter as follows.- -Antwerp, (th May, 1919. Dear Sir,-May I beg you to be so kind as to. publish the following:—A Greeting from Belgium.—We ex-Belgian refugees of Port- madoc send our hearty greetings t,) our good friends'in Portmadoc. We remember I their kindness eve<ry day and if e- er we can do anything to oblige them we would be very glad. Forgive us, friends, if we have not sent you our greetings before, but we have been and are yet in a very troubleso-ne situation. Belgium is yet short of everything, unen ploy- ment is extraordinary great, and for n ost of us the struggle for life is very nard ii deed. But never mind. Belgians have courage and by the time you come to Antwerp r.ost cf jou citizens of Portmadoc, next year, to look at the Olympic plays ot Antwerp, we hope ve will be able to welcome you and be your guide. We will be but too glad to correspond with our Welsh friends if they are kind e..ough to write to us. To all of you, again, cur best thanks and friendly greetings.- Leo Engels, .,s Leopold Str 6, Wilryck, ni.ar Antwerp, Bel- gium." WEDDING.—The wedding took place on Wednesday at St. John's Church of Sapper R. Griffiths, R.E., son of Mr. and Mrs. Griffith, Gwyddfor, Carnarvon, and Miss Katie Jones, niece of the late Mr. J. E. Jones (Croesor) an i of Mrs Jones. The Rev. D Jtakins officiated. Mrs. D. Jenkins presided at the organ. The best man was Mr. J. H. Edwards, Anwylfa, Carnarvon, and the bridesmaid was Miss Betty Haines, W.R.A.F. The bride, who was given away by Mr. Thomas Roberts, solicitor, wore a shell-pink crepe de chine costume with hat to match. The reception was held at Bank-place Mr. and Mrs. Griffith left for Liverpool en route for Antwerp. MARRIAGE.—The wedding was solemnised at Tabernacle C.M. Church on Wednesday of Mr. Richard Belton-Jones, srvn of Mr. and Mrs E. Belton-Jones, Rhosidu, Wrexham, and Miss Annie Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Williams, Isallt. The Revs. John Henry Williams officiated. The best man was Mr. Iorwerth Jones (brother of the bridegroom), and the bridesmai.is were the Misses Elizabeth Williams, Nellie Williams. Eilirned Belton- Jones, and Enidwen Williams. The Wedding March was played by Miss Hugheston Roberts, Tremadoc. The bride was given away by her father and the reception was held at Isallt. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. D. Williams, Mrs E. Belton-Jones. Mr. and Mrs. John Wil- liams, Mr. William Williams, Mrs R. O. Wil- liams. Miss Betty Williams, Mr. and Mrs. William Roberts, Miss Hugheston Roberts, the Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Williams, and Mr. Torwerth Williams. Later the happy couple left for Yorkshire. The bride's travelling dress was a navy blue costume. Miss Elizabeth Williams wore a mauve crepe de chine cos- tume with hat to match, and the Misses Nellie lyilliarns, Eiluned Belton-Jones, and Enidwen Williams primrose georgette costumes with black tulle hats, trimme l with primroses. OBITUARY.—The death took place on Sun- day, after a brief illness of Mrs Ellen Evans, wife of Mr Griffith Evans, Tyn-y-mynydd (late of Hendre Sela) at the age of seventy-six. PREACHING FESTIVAL.—The annual preaching festival of Tabor Welsh Congregat- ional Church. Pentrefelin, was held on Monday and Tuesday, the preachers being the Revs. Lewis, Tumble, Peter Price, and J. Henry Williams, Portmadoc. COAL RATIONING.—At a meeting of the Fuel Committee on Monday, Mr Llew Davies presiding, a resolution in favour of doing away with coal rationing was adopted. Capt. Lloyd, fuel overseer, reported on securing a reserve stock of coal in the event of an unexpected shortage next winter. I I

Merioneth's M.P. ASQUITH;AN OR CEORCEITE? At the general election the six counties of North Wales returned nine representatives, and it was publicly claimed that every one of them was pledged to the Lloyd George policy. Even General Owen Thomas, who was returned as a Labour member for Anglesey, was as emphatic in his promise to support Mr. Lloyd George, over the war as was his Coalitionist opponent. However, it appears that one of the North Wales Journals has recently been declaring that Mr. Haydn Jones, who was re- turned unopposed for Merioneth is an "Asquithian" and not a Georgeite, and I under stand, writes "Madoc" in the Liverpool Post," that the statement has caused surprise and perturbation in the constituency.I am in a position to state on high authority that the statement is unauthentic, for as a matter of fact it was only after Mr. Haydn Jones had given the most emphatic assurances of support to Mr. Lloyd George that it was decided not to (oppose him. It is n0 secret that had these assurances not been forthcoming, Mr. Jones \would have been opposed by a well-known solicitor from Pwllheli, who'would have won the sea,t on the Llovd George ticket. More- over, I am informed by one of Mr Jones's lead ing supporters in Merioneth tl#t the present member for Meirion declined to go and support at the general election the "Asquithian" candi- date in Carnarvonshire, and his refusal was strongly commended by his supporters.

LAMPfclfcft At the Registry Omce, on Tuesday, by Mr. Eiioc Davies, registrar, in the presence of Mr. J. Ernest Llvyd, superintendent registrar, a marriage was sulemnized between Mus Sarah iklaria Davies, Pantgwyn, Lampeter and Mr. Jenkin Evan Morgan, Tymawr, Trefilan. Mr. David Evans, Cardiff has been appointed to conduct the annual festival of the Con- gregationalists next year. I The Rev. D. M. Davies, Nantcwnllee, J. D. Lewis, Llanarth, J. H. Davies, Silian, and J. R. Davies, curate, conducted the catechism at St. Peter's Church on Mondav. About 350 delegates are expected to attend the annual meeting of the County Liberal Association here next Tuesday, when Mrs Lloyd George will celiver an add rets. Mr. Timothy Richards will preside. Timothy Richards will preside. The horse trade on Tuesday was not as good fn fairS' ri £ rice3 estimated at fully £ 20 lower. There was a large supply and several animals sold from EIOO upwards, the highest figure being E140, obtained by Mr Richards, Tyndolau. Messrs D. I. Rees and Williams held a sale of horses, the average £ C*rters> £ 10° £ 1^0; colliers, ii £ 100; three year old, carters and ociierSmup and c°bs and ponies up to i.60. Twenty fine horses belonging to the Food Production Department were sold, the highest figure being £127. There was a large attendance of pleasure-seekers onWednesday. Dr. Lloyd held an inquest on Friday into the death of James Berry, a discharged soldier, who died at Red Lion Court on Thursday night. A fellow lodger said when deceased was at sunper he heard him coughing. He left the table and went outside and witness heard him falling and went to his assistance. He was bleeding from the mouth and nostrils and died in witness's arms in about ten minutes. Dr. Evan Evans said he examined the deceased afterwards and was of opinion that he died from hemorrhage.—The Coroner returned a verdict to that effect. Noone knows who the deceased was, but from papers found on him it appears that he was discharged from the Army with a good character and had been working at a Coventry munition works. Interment was made on Saturday at the expense of the War Pensions Committee, who did not wish fun^r-61a (iischargecl soldier having a pauper's At the Registry Office on Saturday by Mr. ^noc Davies. registrar, in the presence of Mr. j. Lloyd, superintendent registrar a t,?°k plaop between Miss Jane Hughes On dHi I Mr S.n,„el Darin. P.ntS, On 4th June at Charing Cross Welsh Pres- byterian Chapel. Lient w T^ .eS of'"the 7atinMe n°US|' r,Lampeter- sec°nd son ot the late Mr. David Davies, J.P., and Mrs Davies Vehndre, was married to Miss Sarah Jones-Edwards (" Pattie,") youngest daughter n Edwards and the late Mrs garon The ^ansta]wen Sunny Hill, Tre- J116 ceremony was performed by the Peter Hughes Griffiths, pastor. Miss Minnie Davies was bridesmaid and Com- mander Llewelyn Edwards acted as best man ii? cha™gly dressed in white with ved and orange blossom, was given away by Hot i wri A reception was held at Gwalia Hotel Woburnrplaee. Amongst those present were Mrs. Davies, Vehndre House; Mr. John Edwards, Nantstalwen; Miss Minnie Davies, Commander Llew Edwards, C-ipLain and Mrs' Hunter Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Clarle. West' Lieut. and Mrs. Ernest Davies, Mr. David Griffith^' ReV' and MrS' Peter KuShes-

CRICCIETH. A joint meeting of the Urban Council and local fishermen and mariners was held on Tues- day week, when Mr. A. W. Lewis, engineer, attended to discuss the harbour schemes. Mr J. Harlech Jones, vice-chairman of the Council presided. There has been a rush of applications for hotel accommodation amd furnished houses and apartments for tome weeks and the number of visitors from mid July to early September promises to beat all records. The bookings for rooms, so far in advance, have never been so numerous, and many families who intended renewing visits this summer and made early applications for accommodation as they imagined, have found their old quarters already taken an 1 have been obliged to seek accommodation elsewhere. A few families who are not restricted to taking their holidays in crowded August have wisely decidei to come earlier, but the majority have no alternative, cut to fit in their departure to the seaside with school vacations. The numerous outdoor i ecreations depend more or less on favourable weather conditions. Two of them in parti- cular-tennis and golf-will in a great decree return to their pre war status. The former especially is rapidly resuming its old activity and the revival of the August tournament promises"1 to equal, in the number of entries some of the best events of former years' High class concerts are contemplated for August The intended public presentation to the Premier will probably have to be postponed intimation having been received that he fears he wil] not be able to be at Criccieth during Whitsmitide. The influx of visitors goes on steadily. Among the recent arrivals is Sir Henry Lewis of Bangor. Mrs Lloyl George leaves London to-day t'r North Wales. Her holid vs include eng ments at Trawsfvnvdd, Testiniog, Criccieth, Holyhead, Aberystwyth. Lampeter, Cardiff', Llanjaff, and Llantrisant.

CORWEN. The death of Mrs. Pearson, late of Corwen, took place at Wolverhampton after a painful illness at the age of thirty-nine years. The funeral took place at Corwen Churchyard on Monday and was largely attended Three farm fires broke out at Bryneglwys on Saturday and Sunday and several stacks of straw and outbuildings were destroyed. The C.M. Methodists of Edeyrnion held their sassiwn plant on Wednesday. The death took place on Thursday, after a long and painful illness, of Mr. 1. Caradoc Williams, Edeyrnion Shop, at the age of nine- teen years. Deceased joined the army in August, 1917, went to France with hie regi- ment, ani was gassed while taking part m an attack, from the effects of which he suffered terribly. Interment was made on Monday at the New Cemetery.

HARLECH I On Wednesday a meeting was held to dis- cuss peace day. Mr. Edward Griffith, Peny- .1 bryn, presided. The Vicar (the Rev. R. i Parker Jones), the Rev. D. Davies (B.), and Mr. D. A. Jones, M.Sc., spoke of the advis- ability of holding at least one religious meet- ing.It was proposed that the day or days should be celebrated and that the whole arra.ngements be left to the Parish Council.-A letter was real from Mr. R. Llewellyn Owen respecting the proposed cottage hospital at Barmouth, and it was decided to refer the matter to the Nursing Association. On May 30th residents assembled en masse for the return from Merioneth Assizes of the two Indians (Omah and Yelin). As the pris- oners passed through the town, under police escort en route for Carnarvon, the excitement was great and they were greeted with booing and hissing. <' '•

Towyn Sessions. EJECTMENT ORDER GRANTED. At Towyn Sessions en Friday before Marma- duke Lewis, Hilton Kershaw, "Maethlon James, Meredith Jones, H. J. Evans, D. Ivor Jones, and R. Ffoulkes Jones, Esqrs., Mr. J. Hum- phreys, solielior, Portmadoc, applied for the transfer of the licence of the Penhelig Arms, Aberdovey, from Mr. E. Davis to Mr. II Lowe, Birmingham. The police had no objection, and the transfer was granted. The transfer of the licence of the Rraichgoch Inn, Corris, from Mr. Thomas Thomas to Mr. Thomas F. Woolev (Newtown) was also granted. David John Lewis, Gwyddgwran Farm, Towyn, was summoned for having driven a trap through Pennal with one light and no rear light.—P.C. Daniel Davies, Pennal, proved the case.—Fined 5s. Lieutenant Wilfred Leslie Bennett, Tre- feddian-terrace, Aberdovey, was summoned for riding a bicycle without lights.—P.C. Thomas Williams said he saw defendant riding without lighte, but aJthpugh he shouted iefendant rode on. He saw defendant next day when he said he had not heard him call. Defendant, in a letter, sail he could not attend the Court, but had visited some friends who offered hi: a bicycle to go home, as his military duties har made him unable to walk a long distance. He had rilden bicycles without lights in the army and did not consider that they were re- quired.—Fined 7s. 6d. Griffith Williams. Cefneclo, Dolgelley, was summoned for having ridden a motor bicycle through Abergynolwyn, on May 18th, without lights.—P.C. John Jones said he saw defend- ant going through the village, but was too far away for him to call him back. He saw de- fendant later and he admitted the offence.— Fined 10s. There was no appearance by any of the three defendants. Anne Jane Jones, 28, Pen-ai-n. Aberlle- fenni. applied for a separation order against her husband, Ernest Jones, Dyssynni Bank, De Wyntcn-terrace, Llanbradach, for neglect of maintenance. Defendant was not present.—Mrs Jones said she married defendant who was a collier in Aberllefenni on July 17th, 1911. They immediately went to live in Llanbradach. They also went to Cardiff to live from where defend- ant joined the army in 1916, and served three years. During the time he was in the army he made allotment towards her of 25s. 6d per week, but this stopped en March 10th of this year. Defendant rdso visited her and her chilj Ruth, who was b >rn on February 4th, 1916, when on leave. He came home in December and sold all the furniture, except a bed, a table, aad two ckairs for her, and the clock and her jewellery for himself to a second hand dealer. She then went to stay at hip brother's house in Llanbradach. Her husband then wrote to her telling her to sell the rest of the furniture which sne did. After two months' residence in her brother-in-law's house she went to stay with a friend in C: While there she received a letter from her husband stating that he was coming back to her, but he never did so. She was quite unaware of why he had left her as he did not give any reason, but he was friendly with a girl in Brislington, as she found by seme letters to him in his pocket. She found that he worked in Llanbradach during the week and ¡' went to Brislington on Saturdays.—The case was adjourned to the next Court for more evidence Mr. William Owen, Northyn-tcrrace, Llwyn- gwril, summoned Robert Pugh, Dolafon, Llwyn- gwril, for refusing to give up possession of the house.—Mr. Guthrie Jones was for applicant.— Mr. William Owen said he bought Dolafon on May 12th for his own occupation. Mr. Pugh was tenant and as soon as the contract was completed he'informed Mr. Pugh and said he wanted the house for himself. He offered him the house ift- which he lived himself in exchange. The offer was refusel. He therefore gave notice to quit on May 6th for November 12th. Since the notice had been given there had been six vacant houses in the village and Mr Pugh had not availed himself of the oppor- tunity. There was one house, Morawelon, vacant at the present time. On January 4th defendant had not left the house, but Mrs. Pugh toll him she had taken a house. Mr. Owen asked if he could cultivate the garden and take out a grate and repair the house. Consent was given and he planted trees in the garden ani got the grate out. The house, how- ever, was not given up. It was impossible to do repairs to the house unless it was empty.— Mr. Guthrie Jones read letters to and from Messrs. Howell, Yearsly, and Spencer, Welsh- pool, defendant's solicitors, whom, he said, had admitted that notice had been given, but in a year's time turned round and sail that the notice was out of order. This was not so as the rent for the last half year had been re- fused until after proceedings were taken. Opportunities had also been given Mrs. Pugh of storing her furniture, but she had refused. Mrs. Owen gave evidence that she sent the notice to quit and her daughter, Margaret Owen, stated that she delivered the notice to Miss Susan Pugh, defendant's daughter. ,—Mrs. Pugh said her husband coull not be present. She would have removed from the house had she been able to get a suitable one.— Mr. J. M. James: Why did you say that you had a house in January P-Difendant: I had been speaking about it, but it had been let. She required the house to keep visitors a.nd was prepared to go into service and her laughter, but they would have to have a house for her husband, and they had been re- fused the other houses mentioned.—Cross- examined: Mr. Pugh, Coedmawr, offered her a place to store h-r furniture, but she would have to remove it when the hay was brought in. Mr. Williams, Carnygaiell, had not offered her lodgings.—An ejectment order, not to take place under twenty-one days and not over twenty-eight days, was made. Exemption from do licences were grante 1 to Mr. John Jones, Fynon Badarn, Talyllyn: Mr. David Jones. Geurwen Farm, Talyllyn: Richard Jones, Glanmachlas, Llanegrvn; and Irv John Hughes Jones, Clifton House, Bryncrug.

TOWYN. There has been good sport on the Dyssynni lately, many big fish having been caught. Salmon and trout are abundant.

LLANON The interment of Mr. Jenkin Jones, Gwelfor, took place on Tuesday at the Llansantffraid Churchyard. The Rev. I>an Davies introduced the service at the house, and the Rev. D. Moses Davies delivered the funeral sermon, the Rev. W. liar Edwards officiating at the Church and graveside. The chief mourners were a number of distant relatives from other localities The funeral of Mrs. Catherine A. Davies f (nee Morris), the wife of Mr. Johnnie Davies, Tyncefn, now of Penbanc, Llansantffraid, took place on Saturday. The deceased passel away on Tuesday night. She was married only a few months ago and great sympathy is felt for the husband and the families of the young couple. The Rev. W. Ilar Edwards officiated throughout. The chief mourners were Mr. Johnnie Davies (husband), Mr. and Mrs. Mor- ris (parents), Mrs. Jenkins (sister), Mr. W. T. Morris, amd Mr. ani Mrs Owen Morris (brother and sister-in-law), Mrs. Davies, Tyncefn (mother-in-law); Miss Davies and Mr. David J. Davies (sister and brother-in-law); Miss Hannah Morris (niece), Captain Richards, Pen- banc (uncle), and a number of near relatives. The funeral service at the Church was choral and a large number of beautiful wreaths were placed over her resting place.

RHEIDOL VALLEY. The Food Controller has notified a resident that it is illegal to charge more than 2s. 2d wet bacon. 2s 4d. for dried, oale. or smoked bacon, and 2s. 4d. far ham. Tradespeople at a neighbouring town, it is alleged, have been charging as much as 2s. 7d. per lb for bacon. With regard to margarine, the maximum price to the consumer is Is and the maximum I for butter 2s. 6d. per lb.

DOLCELLEY A correspondent writes.—There have been many reports circulated at intervals during re- nt years of discoveries of the yellow metalP Merionethshire, accompanied by suggestions that they may. be followed up and lead to really bigr results. What strikes one as most remarkable in regard to these finds—presuming that even a tithe of them are genuine, for all of us know that optimistic people who, perhaps can hardly distinguish between gold in the rough and iron pyrites are not always to be relied on-is that no attempt is seriously made from official sources to test their accuracy, and to ascertain whether or not they are pointers to conditions that no country, least of one situated as England is to-day, can afford to overlook. If gold exists in paying quanti- ties in Merionethshire, surely the Government should take energetic steps to see that it is exploited.

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CORWEN NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. The Gorsedd of Bards annual examination for bardic degrees has been held in a number of centres throughout the country, and the results are now announced by the Gorsedd recorder. The examiners in music were Pencerdd Gwynedd, Mus.Bac., Liverpool; J. T. Rees, Mus.Bac.. Aberystwyth; and L. J. Roberts, M.A., H.M.I., Swansea. The following is a complete list of the new graduates:— Pencerdd (Grade of "Chief Musician").— • Lewis Walter, L.T.S.C. (Pencerdd Tawe), Clyd-ch, Swansea; Thomas W. Evans, 77, Toxteth-street. Higher Openshaw, Manchester. Cerèdor (Grade of "Musician").—Miss Matilda Jane Owen (Cerddores Eryri), Talv- sarn, Nantlle; Ebenezer Evans (Alaw Padarn), Cefn Banadl, Llanio-road: Hpnrv G. Williams (Irfon). Bryn Rhug, Amanford: Miss Rav M. Jones fGwnosa), Intermediate School, Cardigan; Miss Myfanwy Johnson (Cerddore^ Gwalia^ Llanfairfechan; R. Robert. (Eos Caledffrwd). Ystradgynlais. Cerdd Ofvdd (Grade of "Musical Ovate"}.— T. Iorwerth Elli'i. (Ap Cynlas), Aberystwyth; Rav M. Jones fGwnosa), County School, C'ar- digan: Miss Mary Jones (Mai*- Menai). Port Dinorwic; Miss Gwennie William-- (Gwenllian Berw-yn). Corwen: Miss Enid Parry (Enidi, B<x>t,le. Liverpool. Miss Ray M. Jones, of the County School, Cardigan, who takes thp double degree of musical ovate and musician, had previously qualified as a hardens. The twelve new graduates are divided thus between the various 1 oca tier.—Manchester Liverpool. Denbigh- shire, and Carmarthenshire, one ^ach Brecon- shire Wo; Carnarvonshire and Cardiganshire, three each. These will be formally invested at the Public Gorsedd at Corwen on the morning of Thurs- day, August 7th.

COCINAN. An eisteddfod took place at Dyffryn Metho- dist, Chapel on Tuesday. The Rev. E. J. Davies, B.A., vicar of Bangor Teify and Hen- llan, was the Conductor.

PWLLHELI. The Executive Committee of the Railway men's concert has subscribed E10 10s. from the proceeds of the concert to the memorial. The Mayor (Mr. Hugh Pritchard) continues to improve in health.—Mr. Ellis Jones, Arfryn, is making slow but steady progress towards recovery from his long and severe illness. Last week at Peniel Church, Llanbedrog, the marriage was solemnised of Corpl. Arnold E. Jennings, Montreal, Canada, and Miss Mar- garet E. Griffith, Rhiw Genor, Llanbedrog. The Rev. G. Parry Jones officiated. A strike of butchers is threatened. They complain that the meat graded for their use is much below the standard to other towns. The bi-monthly meeting of Pwllheli District Sunday School Union was held on Sunday at Brynba-chau, over which Mr. T. J. Griffith Plasdu, presided. In the morning the children were catechised by Mr. D. Caradog Evans, Salem. A vote of sympathy was passed with mu' is J°nes> Penmount, in his illness. The Rev Owen Pritchard* Nevin preached in the evening. The death took place on Saturday of Mr. William Thomas, Felin Newydd, formerly of Carneddol, Llanbedrog. Deceased was a well- known farmer. The funeral took pblce 0" Wednesday, at Llanbedrog, the Rev. J. Parry Jones officiating. r SrD ™dayi €Avenin» a social was held at Salem L.M. Ohapel to welcome returned soldier and sailor members.. An entertainment was given by Misses Elsie Jones, Chwilog; Nellie Jones Portmadoc; "Ellen Jones, Abererch; Nurses 0: J. Williams, and S. T. Powell; Messrs Edgar Griffiths and M. D. Evans Hughes won the prize in the competition for soldiers for recit- mg a short,story connected with the war Mr Samuel Williams, adjudicating. At Pwllheli County Court on Tuesday week before Judge Ivor Bowen, K.C. Robert Williams, Tuhwnt-i'r-afon, Llanor, sued Daniel Jones, Terfyn, Morfa Nevin for E40 for breach of faith in the sale of a cow. After a lengthy Rearing, judgment was given plain- p £ 12 received on the sale, with costs.

BLAENAU FESTINIOC. FESTINIOG CHAPEL LOSES ACTION. At the Carnarvonshire Assizes on Wednesday, Mr. Ellen Roberts, of Greengate-street Car- executm of her aunt, Jane Vaughan 5 PPm8' n e?t?,C>?1 souZht <-<> recover a sum of £ 200, allege a to have been advanced as & loan to the trustees of the Soar Wesleyan Wilhams ni°S' by the late Jane Vau £ han Mr. Artemus Jones (for the plaintiff) said Mrs iqv7C VauShan Williams, widow, died in March, lyl/, aged seventy-eight. She was in receipt of an old-age pension. After her decease, plaintiff discovered that a sum of money hai been annually paid to her aunt by the de- fendants, the trustees of the Soar Chapel, and as a result of further inquiry by plaintiff's solicitor, the present claim was formulated. For the defendants, Mr. Trevor Lloyd con- tended that the deceased lady had intended the money as a gift to the chapel, a conditional gift, and during her lifetime it was agreed that she should receive some payment or ack- nowledgment, as she was in poor circumstances. Judgment for the plaintiff for £200, with in- terest from February, 1917, was given.

TOWYN. Miss Lewis, housekeeper to Mr. H. J. Evans, Escuan Hall, met with an accident on Sunday evening when cycling near Aberdovey Gas Works. She lost control of the machine when coming down the hill, and fell sustaining a fracture of the collar bone and other injuries. Mr. Kettle, who was returning to Towyn in his motor car, picked Miss Lewis up. she beintr in a semi-conscious condition, took her to Escuan, where she was attended to by Doctors Row- lands and J. A. Davies* The children of the Welsh Congregational Chapel were to go to Castellyberri for their Sunday school outing on Wednesday but owing to the rain they were given a treat in the Chapel, and a trip to Dolgoch in the after- noon.

The Welsh Farmers' Gazette LATEST MARKETS. CATTLE. h Hereford, Wednesday.—Considering the drought trade was fair. Yearlings £10 to £15. a few better lost up to £ P0, "d OJ e choice bunch of bullocks £ 36 10s, or 90s. per cwt- barrens £ 11 to £ 20, and £ 22 to £ 32 5s., half-aZ dozen from one breeder making £ 29 10s. each; f milking- cows and calves £ 17 to £ 25, better lots up to E40, a few up to E49 5s; fat calves in demand, but a shade easier larger size lots S8 f to £ 20, two or three above that figure. Sheep— f wethers 60s to 90, ewes 35s upwards, and ewes a-id lxmbs up to 50s and 60 Pi!!s scarce— 55s to 75s. and good size stores S5 to nearly double that amount: sows and pigs up to JE31. POULTRY. Hereford. Wednesday.—Hens 10s. to 16s per couple, fair-teized chickens 9s. to 12s. per couple, cockerels 6s to 8s. each; ducks about N 12s 6a.. per couple, small duck up N 3s each, gulls 6s. 6d. to 7s each, young turkeys 6s. to < 7s. 6d., each. and hen and chickens (lots) iN to 2?s. 6d. Butter 2s. 4d. wholesale and 2s 6d retail.Caerphilly skim-milk cheese ls. per lb ¡\ Eggs 3s. per dozen wholesale and 3s. 6d retail. -&w.