The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

T u [ The House Linen lasts longer if washed with VmiTAH SOAP i" 602 ■vlpl T011Y £ OIL bggJUT • SOAP I ATTENTiOM! (YT) £ £ £ Mi« NEWEST WOOLLEN SCARVES, FLANNELS, TARANTULES &c. ROBERT McLEAN, General Drapers, PORTMADOC.

PWLLHELI YOUNG W.A.A.C. IN TROUBLE—At a specia; court, on Thursday, before Dr. S. W. Griffiths and Dr. O. W. Griffiths, a. girl from Trawsfvnydd named Jenny Lloyd, demobilised W.A.A.C., was charged with having stolen her mistress's stockings and boots, as well as with having obtained goods by faJse pretences.— Superintendent Owen explained that accused had been in service for two days at the Gwalia Restaurant Pwllheli where she stole her mis- tress's boots and stockings, of the value of 25s. She also went to .Caerhydderch Shop and obtained goods of the value of Zbs. in her mis- tress's name. She then bolted. She was traced to Criccieth, where she hired a bicycle and rode towards Carnarvon, and was caught near Glynilifon Woods.—Evidence was given by Mrs. Wallis Thomas, Gwalia Restaurant, and Miss Barbara Roberts, Shop Caerhydderch.— Accused was sent to gaol for two months in the second division. LEILA MEGANE AT SCHOOL.—Mile Leila Megane (Miss ilegan Jones), the famous singer left on Thursday to make her appearance at an opera in Paris on Wednesday afternoon. Last Wednesday afternoon she visited the Council School, where she was educated, accompanied "by her cousin (Miss Grant) and was warmly welcomed by the children and staff. Miss Jones was introduced by Councillor R. Albert Jones, who expressed pleasure at her visit to the School where she was educated. Miss Hughes, headmistress, on behalf of the staff and pupils, welcomed Miss Jones and hoped the pupils would be incited by- the visit of so distinguished a singer to perform 'their tasks in the most efficient way. Miss M A. Jones, headmistress of the Infants' School, was also present. A beautiful bouquet of flowers was presented to Mile Megane, which she suitably acknowledged. "Do everything you take in hand as thoroughly as possible, she said, "Even if you arc wash- ing a teacup or sweeping a floor, do it thoroughly. I remember when I was in this school. I used to sit in that corner, and 1 would sing my very best, and since then I have always put my whole heart into my singing." The remarks were received with great applause. Miss Jone? then sat at the piano and sang "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" in such a manner that will not soon be forgotten by her young lludiece. Mile Megane promised to present an autographed photograph of herself to each of the teachers. The party were photographed at the end of the afternoon. WEDDING.—The wedding took place at 4Criecieth Congregational Chapel on Monday, of Mr John Owen Williams, Marian, precentor at Penmount Chapel, and Miss Kate Jones, Bod- euon House, Pwlihc.i. The Revs. J. Rhydderch and Thomas Williams, Pwllheli, officiated. The best man was Mr Howard Thomas (brother-in- law of bridegroom), and the bridesmaid was Miss Lizzie Jones (sister of the bride). The newly- wedded party went to Manchester for their honeymoon. PERSONAL.—The Rev. John Williams D.D., Brynsicnscyn, preached to a large congregation at Tarsus Mission Chanel on Sunday FREE CHURCH PROTEST.At a meeting of the Free Church Council, on Friday, Mr. Thomas Williams presiding, a resolution was passed, en the proposition of the Rev. H. H. Wi,liams, seconded by the Rev. Gwilym Roberts, to be forwarded to the Prime Minister, protest- ing against the alterations in the Welsh Die- establishment Act, by which the vVelsh Church was endowed to a greater extent, and that after the Prime Minister had made a promise that the Act would be puifinto operation with- out change. It was also decided to send a copy I of the resolution to the officials of the Welsh Freo Church Council protesting against the c part they tock, in th0 name of Nonconformist, churches in Wales in compromising in regard I to what their forefathers had fought so hard to secure. Several members made disparaging I remarks about the part taken by the Welsh Nonconformist representatives and the Welsh members of Parliament at the conferonce in Downing-street. A resolution was passed urg- ing the County Committee arranging fOr the soldiers welcome not to provide intoxicants at tho reception PERSONAL.—On Friday the Free Church Council extended a weicome to the Rev. T. Gwilym Roberts, the newiy-appointed Wesieyan ministeri and passed a resolution 'expressing appreciation of the service rendered to the ► Council by the Rev. Conway Pritchard. CALL ACCEPTED.—The Rev. R. IJoyd Edwards, C.M. minister at Penygraig, Lleyn, has accepted a call "by Nantglyn C.M. Church Denbigh, and will move there at the end of ihis month. A PWLLHELI REFERENCE.-An extra, ordinary fraud is alleged to have been com- mitted on a number of banks in Scotland on the occasion of a lamb sa!e at Annan. Roaently a young man of smart appearance and well dressed, appai-ently about the age of 18, pro-entod himself at the Commercial Bank, Annan, and handed over to tho bank official a, banker's reference. This bore a letter from the agent of the bank at Pwllheli Carnarvonshire, stating that the bearer was the son of a Carnarvonshire farmer, and that ho was purchasing lamb' audi that men!ey w«« to be advanced to him to the amount of £250. The Jett er also bore the specimen of i the handwriting of the bearer, who signed his name John Gwilvm Jones. The bank official askod Jones if he had purchased his lambSj and he said "Not yet," that he was going J along to do so. He asked for an ad- vance of Flll-o, and that sum was handed over The young man arrived' in Annan, the previous day and stayed at the most fashion- able hotel in tho town. He was accompanied by a girl of prepossessing appearance and about the same age. After handsomely tipping the people in the hotel, the young couple left by the afternoon) train. CVa the bank official communicating with the clearing house it was found that thp lotter was a forgery, and it is alleged that the man committed a simi- lar ollence a few days previously at New nes, in Ayrshire, where he was successful in getting ESO. After leaving Anna.n he nrocoede-d to Perthshire ajid Pitlochry. It is alleged that he managed to enrich liimse'f in a similar way to the extent of E200, making a total of E420 at the,, three places.

A Frenchman named Quicn haB be".n sent- Mieed to be shot for having betrayed Nurse Cavell to the Germans.

R. G., OWEN, F.S.M, CERTIFIED OPTICIAN, LLANRWST. May be consulted at Buckley's Temper- ance, Portmadoc, every Third Friday in ——————— the Month- Hours-11 to 8. Tel.: No. 29. J. THOMAS (Late J. Roberts) 1 HIGH STREET, Portmadoc. FISH AND POULTRY MERCHANT <• LICENSED GAME DEALER. > JJ1 kinds of Fish in Season. Poultry always m Stock. Ice supplied. Orders proinptl- attended to. arl, t ¡

BARMOUTH.- DANCE.—On Thursday a dance was given it Belle Vue Had in aid of the regatta fund, organised by Mr. Herbert Aspinall. THANKSGIVING SERVICES.—On Sunday the annual thanksgiving services were held at Mie English Wesieyan Chapel. conducted by the Rev. W. A. Bryan Jones. Solos were sung by :\II'. Ernest M. Hargreaves, and a recitation was given by Miss May Wilkes. Miss May Lloyd presided at the organ. FOOTBALL.—In the first, round of the Welsh Amateur Cup, Barmouth has been drawn to play Machynlleth at home. HONESTY REWARDED.—Last week. Fore- man John Edwards, employed at the Railway Station, picked up a registered certificate of the Bank of England for £ 1;000. He at once restored the papers to the owner, diid was liberally rewarded for his honesty. FOOTBALL NOTES.-A Barmouth corres- pondent writes drawing attention to the advisability of forming a Cambrian Coast League fcr: this season. Years ago a League proved successful; and if some of the leading men who have the interest of the game at heart would convene a meeting there is no reason why the Cambrian League would not be again constituted. The League could embrace 7 or 8 teams, including PwLheli, Criccieth, Portmadoc, Barmouth, Towyn, Aberdovey, and Dolgeiley, and, if not too far and expensive. Machynlleth could also join in. It is stater! that Barmouth and Towyn intend joining Montgomeryshire League. It should however first of all endeavour to form a league along the Coast. which would be much less expensive than joining Montgomeryshire League. Several football teams along the Coast have already been formed under the auspices of the Com- rades of the Great War; and it on:y requires some one to convene a meetjng at a central placc to carry the League through. Could not Mr Llewelyn Hughes, Portmadoc: or Mx. Llewelyn Davics Barmouth, take this matter up and convene a meeting. I P- ILORS' INSTITUTE i—By tV; courtly of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Llovd, Minymor, a concert was held in aid of the Sailors' Insti- tute, when the sum of £4 was i-ea.liseA. The chair wa, taken by the Right Hon. John IIoge, M.P. FLAG DAY. A flig day in aid of the Sailors' Society last week realised the sum of E15. Tile duties cf secretary were carried out by Miss Cassie -Jones, Lawrenny. PRESENTATION. The Governors and Ftaff of the County School have made a suit- ahlo presentation to Mr John Lloyd, M.A.. on his departure for Tregaron County School. MINISTERIAL. Amongst th.ose who recently passed an examination as a candi- date for the Olvinistic Methodist ministry was Mr John Rowland Richards, Fairbourne. scn of Mr and Mrs David Richards. He was serious'y wounded in the war and is an old pupil of tho Barmouth County School. FLYING. On Monday visitors and resi- clonts witnessed the arrival of two aeroplanes from Blackpool to Barmouth, which landed safely on the Beacli. Mr John Waiters, of the Pavilion, was one of the passengers. They arrived in Rhyl on Sunday but owing to the mist they Aid not attempt to reach Barmouth. Tho journey from Rhyl to Barmouth was dent- in an hour. Many took flying trips around Barmouth and amongst the first flyers were, Miss Donnis, Ruabon, and Mr Evan Davics. Old Bele Vue. Both machines are stationed here for a week.

HARLECH. FUNERAL.—On Sunday afternoon, at Ynyp, Llanfihangel, Griffith, eldest son of Mari Jones Topydref, who was killed last week in a colliery accident in South Wa'es, was buried in the Parish Churchyard. The Rev. D. T. Hughes, Morfa. officiated. Sympathy is extended to the widow, his aged mother, and sister. Deceased was forty-nine years of age and had for many years worked in South Wales. Sev- eral colliers from the mine accompanied the cortege, which was one of the largest seen at Harlech and Talsarnau. GOLF.—Mr. Hughie Roberts. Ivy House golf professional at Hereford, made a fine display of golf, qualifying second in nn open competi- tion for p-ofessional golfers. lIe was recently demobilised from Egypt, after having been in the army since 1914, and had attained the rank of sergeant. THE CASTLE.—The number of visitors that visited the Casre during August was 4,189, which is f. record. VISITORS.-—Visitors are leaving daily; but some of the houses and hotels are booked to the end of October. WHERE DOCTORS DIFFER.—On Tuesday evening, at Wernfawr Hall, Dr. Eaglefield- Hf.n director of the British Musical Society, delivered a lecture on," Are. We a Musical Nation?" Mr. Cyril Scott (composer), also spoke. There was a larg0 attendance nd the lecture and speech were interestux- Dr. Hall asserted that he BdtVn wai a most, musical nation, but Mr. Scott was of opinioll that it is most unmusical. ORGAN RECITALS.—On Wednesday and Sunday evening an organ recital was riven at Wernfawi-HaU. A special recital for children was friven on Thursday evening. ACCIDENT.—On Thursday in taking the evening mail to the Station, i^r. Samuel Wil- liams, senior postman, met with an accident by falling on the "Llech," spraining his thigh. Fortunately he was accompanied by another postman, otherwise he might liav, lain there some- time. Tt was with great difficulty they got the mai!s to the train in time. Mr. Wil- liams is still laid up in consequence of the accident and being run down after a heavy season. SOLDIERS.—Six or--service men are working | :it Pendinas, near Hencwm, Dyffryn, under the direction of Lieut Crawford, searching for relics for the Cambrian Archaeological Society. It would be interesting to know what was found at Graig Uchaf, Cwmnantcol, by man- ganese miners.

T/t! SAHMAU FATAL ACCIDENT.—Mr. Griffith Tonm. son-in-law of the occupier of Llechollwyn Farm, was killed while at work in a coal mine at Cymmer, Portli, South Walos, on September 11th. Apparently no one was to blame, part of the roof having faVen on b-m and it is evident that death WES instantaneous. His remains were brought home on Saturday, accom- panied by a large number of his fellow-work- men—representing the Miners' Federation and the employers—with whom he was held in esteem on account of his storing qualities. In- terment- was made at L!r,nfihangel Churchyard on Sunday afternoon—all the Sunday schools bavintr been closerl-ind vva-, on(,. cf i'he largest funerals. The service at the house, the Church, and graveside was conducted by the Pev D. T. Hughes, re-tor. Decease,] was forty-nine venrs of age and leaves a widow and mother.

Westem Australia. a a source of meat sun- ply of Great Britain, is steadily increasing in productive capacity. The Freem^ntle Works wi. p,ro r"'ft1g" G"'VE\11mœ1t financial r^i^trSce will have a eap-a-dty of treating 1,500 sheep daily and storage for 40)000 csr- caeee.

Dolgelley Meetings. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. Dolgc.ley Guardians met on Saturday, present, Mr. Lewis Price, Dolmelvnllyn, chair- man; Mrs Pughc, Helygog; Mrs Morgan, Messrs D. E Davie" William Owen, Barmouth James Lewis, E. J. Edwards, Dolgeiley; Gri- ffith Griffiths, Mallwyd; John Griffith Ow Eilis Brithdir; Evan Pugh, L'anfachreth; Gri- inth -Powe)i Tyddyngoronwy; David Jones, Dyffryn; E;iis Lewis, Llamlcgryii; J. DaTies, Abergynolwyn; Hugh Jones, J.P., Foelfriog; Morgan Williams, J.P., Arthog; William Jones, Llanymawddwv; John Jones, Talyllyn; R. Guthrie Jones clerk, and Dr. John Jones, medical officer. Mr. Morgan Williams presented the nnan- cial statement which showed that calls amounting to E3,339 were due from parishes Do gellev being the only parish not in arrear. The County Council wrote pressing for pay- ment cf the instalments of rates due. Tho question of the future use of the Work- house was discussed in private, and- it was agreed to defer the appointments of nurse- matron cock-servant, and porter-gardener for a fortnight in order to have a conference with Mr. II. R. Williams, poor law inspector. On the proposition of Mr. E J. Edwards, three yea.rs anti two months were added to the length of service of Mrs Laura Williams, formerly employed at tho institution, so as to complete thirty years for superannuation. Mr. W. J. Edwards, recently demobilised, wrote that he was prepared to carry on as rate collector for Liangelynin, leaving the question of salary in abeyance. RURAL COUNCIL. Mr. Morgan Williams, Arthog, presided over the Rural Council meeting. The follow- ing officials were present:—Messrs R. Fouikes Jones, clerk; W. Williams, surveyor; Richard Edwards, sanitary inspector; and Dr. Hugh Jones, medical officer- The question raised by the Medical Officer at the previous meeting of the desirability of serving statutory notices instead of for- warding extracts from the reports of officers in respect of sanitfrrv defects was discussed. The Clerk explained tliat-the custom up to the present was to send extracts from reports to tiie ownerR when defective property was reported in the first instance. If the reDort was not complied with a statutory notice was then served requiring the defects to bo remedied within a certain period. There was no legal force in forwarding an extract; but the serving of the notice implied that pro- ceedings would be taken in cases of non- compliance.—The Chairman said it was usually found that extracts were not as effective as statutory notices. Too many owners were un- willing to comply with the reports unless they were compelcd by the fear of legal proceed- ings.—Mr. Hugh Jones said in view of the present difficulties in securing material and labour it was inadvisable to press owners un- dujy, especially when defects were first re- ported.—Mr. John Jones thought thcre were different kinds of owners and it would be harsh and unreasonable to threaten pro- ceedings without giving adequate notice to those owners who were willing to comply with the requirements.—The Clerk said there was danger that certain owners would prefer to c;ose houses rather than repair them.—It was agreed to continue the present custom of forwarding extracts from' report!t. Referring to a easG of tuberculosis, the Medical Officer said he wished again to em- asise that that disease was noe hereditary There was a foolish superstition, or a kind of fatalism, that once a person was infected it was useless attempting a cure because death was inevitable. The disease, however was curable and preventable witji the necessary treatment and precautions. The Medical Officer applied for increase of salary. To show the reasonableness of his application, he pointed out that his salary remained the same for the past twenty years. The increased cost of living and the diminished purchasing power of money had necessitated increased remuneration for service in a. I spheres. The district was one of the most scattered in the Kingdom, and the cost of travelling was particularly licavy.-Tiie Clerk said the present salary was £ 90. Un- doubtedly the Council was fortunate in having the Medical Officer's capable services which were so highly appreciated that he had been appointed on the Welsh Consultative Council of the Ministry of Health.—Mr. David Jones paid a tribute to the excellent manner in which the Medical Officer performed with tact and sympathy the duties which had enormously increased since his appointment.—Tt was un- animously agreed to increase the salary to £120. The Clerk reported that he attended a meeting of representatives of Llanenddwyn and L'andd.wyweis with the object of arriving at a settlement regarding Talybcnt wate- supply. He endeavoured to act as mediator, but regretted to report that his efforts had been in vain. In a letter received since, he was informed that Llanenddwyn Parish Council decided to albw Dyffryn water supply to be used on condition that Llanddwvweis contributed to. the co-t o-n of "rateable value. The Parish Council absolutely refused to allow Llanddwyweis to nharr, the water on a-ny other condition. On the other hand Llanddwyweis Parish Meeting in- sisted that rorvulation was the only fair basis contribution, 36 was suggested by ti)'; ;,e Engineer at the Local Govornment Board inquiry in 1914 before the sanction of a loan for the proposed scheme of water supply for Talybont had to be postponed owing to the war. If the scheme were carried out now it would mean an expenditure of at least £ 1,500 Mr. Griffith Powell said it was unreasonable to ask that the population of 200 in Lian- ddwvweis should pay more on the basis of rateable value than the population of 930 in Llanenddwyn—Mr. David Jones maintained that the rateable va.lue was the fairer basis. He was however, in favour of making further attempts at compromise. It would be re- grettable to droo the scheme now after having proceeded so far. After all. Dvffryn water simply belonged to the parish. Tiie Clerk. It belongs to this Council.—Mr. David Jores It mav be under this Council's control; but it is Dyffryn water supply.—The matter was again adjourned with the view of trying to arrange 2. compromise. Droudraeth Rural Council forwarded a e8m- municatioti from the Ministry of Health en- closing a complaint by the Hon Mr Justice Hill of the defective water sunplv at Llanbedr. After several year's delay Mr. Justice Hill intimated that he was no longer prepared to renew his offer of financial help. The village, he added, was full of visitors, the water supply wholly inadequate and the posi^ion^ serious.—The" village being situated in the two" d'stricts, it was agreed to meet representatives of Deudracth Council in order to consider the question of taking ioint action. Mr. Garnett, fuel overseer, reported that the outlook in regard to coal supply for the coming winter 11 had improved. Instructions were received from the Coal Mines Department in June that owing to the possible shortage it was absolutely necessary that merchants and dealers should reserve stock equal to two weeks' consumption. He had made arrange- ments for the distribution of 300 tons. All consumers must register with a merchant or dea'er: but a certificate was not necessary for the minimum allowance of five tons a year. Up to date 1,500 tons had registered and he had f-, ri,tifina.tea. The Housing Commissioner at Cardiff wrote regretting delay in approving tlip sites selected for the new housing schemes. There had been delay in appointing a sub-commissioner for North Wales. The sites in the Council's area would b, the first to be inspected.—The Housing Committee reported negotiations with various owners respecting sites. One of the alternative sites suggested at Brithdir was the old home of Icuan Gwynedd. The Clerk had been directed to press for the Commis- sioner's decision as to the sites already sub- mitted. With regard to the scheme preparer, by the Snnitary Inspector to provide water supply for Rhoslefain and the proposed new houses, the Clerk was authorised to ascertain terms from the owners of Pantafal ana CraiVfadanisaf.—It was agreed to remunerate the Sanitary Inspector for his services in com- pleting housing schemes at the rate of two and half per cent on the actual cost of the houses erected.—Notice of intention to make a closing order was directed to be served in respect of a dilapidated farmhouse near Llan- bedr.—The Medical Officer and Sanitary Inspector reported having made several in- spections. including three visits to Corris. and instructions were given to carry out require- ments. The Tncrector reported having buried two ]a- fish fourd on the beach at Fairbourne. Nothing having been done according to the Inspector's rrnot to remedy the offensive condition of Dolgeiley Slaughterhouse, it was nirrpod to issue fresh notices to stop pirr- ke^r»incr. to keen the place clean, and to carry cit stn'f-tural alterations failing which -pr^^edinErs will h0 tfken. The County Council wrote that the road from Bontnewydd to Bontardibyn not being considered suitable, the application for its

BLAENAU FESTINIOG. MARRIAGES.—Mr John T. Williams, Leeds- street and Miss Mary El en Owen, The Square, were married at Portmadoc Registry Office on Saturday, September 6th.—At St. Bonifisis Church, London, S W.. Lieut. Edward Philip Parr, Croydon, and Miss Hannah C. Roberts, Highfield House. Cwmbowydd-road.—Mr. Ted Edwards, Birmingham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, Gwaenydd-road, Rhiw and Miss Lily Heatley, Victoria-street, Newport, Mon., were married at St Nicholas Church Newport, the Rev. J. Lewis Edwards, M.A., Rhyl, being best man. The honeymoon was spent in Blackpool. APPOINTMENTS.—Miss Catherine J. Jones, Geulan, The Square has been appointed head- mistress of Denbigh Council Girls School.Lieut Rev. J. Griffiths, M.A., St. David's Clmrch, has been appointed curate-in-charge of Rhostrvfan and Carnarvon area by the Lord Bishop of Bangor. Mr Griffiths served with the colours as private and as officer and was wounded severely in France. MINISTERIAL.—Mr. Morris Roberts, Bron- ffynon, and Mr. Awstin Roberts, Plas Canol, headed the list of the successful candidates in the examination for entering the ministry with the C.M. having secured high marks. INQUEST.—On Thursday, at Oakeley Hos- pital, an inquest was held into the death of John D. Jones, Bronymaes, Manod-road who on the 2nd of September met with an accident at the Arenig Granite Quarry, when he was pinned between two blocks of stone, several tons in weight, which proved fatal on the 10th. The inquest was held by Mr. Edward Jones, deputy coroner, and Mr G. J. Williams, inspector of mines, was present. Inspector J. F. Evans and P.C. J. Roberts represented the police. Mr. Hugh Lloyd, librarian, was foreman of the jury.—David Jones, Manod-road, deceased's uncle, said deceased was employed at Arcnig Quarry since the 16th of July, having been previously a so>dier in France.— Mr. Williams, quarry manager, said deceased was not supposed to work where the accident occurred, but was to prepare concrete for the following morning. He (the Manager) was in the office, about 120 yards from the place. He heard shouting and was the second on the scene, the ioine- only being before him. John D. Jones had his head down and was pinned be- tween two blocks. Witness called for men, and with screw jacks and crowbars released him in about fifty minutes when he was carried on the stretcher to the Station, where he was attended by first aid ambulance men. The G.W.R. Guard did what was possible for him, and Dr. Jones highly praised the way deceased had been bandaged. Dr. R. Jones. Tsallt said he found deceased severelyl injured, his left thigh having been fractured and a larce blood vessel at, the back of the knee to-n. In addition he was badly bruised. He was removed to OaJce- ley hospital and died on the morning of the 10th from shock and injuries, never having re- gained consciousness. The jury returned a ver- dict of "Accidental death." and on the proposi- tion of the Chairman P. vote of sympathy was passed with the deceased's widowed mother and family. in i j —.

Continued from previous column. transfer as a main road was not entertained. Mr. Lewis Price proposed that the resolu- tion previously passed to combine the offices of Sanitary Inspector and" Highways Surveyor should be rescinded. He contended that there was enough work for a full time Surveyor, and that it was not only undesirable for one man to have more than one appointment, but it would be an advantage to employ a surveyor who would be able to devote all his attention to the proper maintenance of the roads.Mr. Eva.n Pugh seconded the proposition.—The Chairman said the object of combining the two offices was to save expense.—The proposi- tion was adopted and it was agreed to adver- tise for a new surveyor to devote whole time to the duties in the place of Mr. William Wil. liams who, owing to old age, had intimated his intention of retiring at the end of the war. Particulars of the appointment will be advertised in the "Cambrian News." The salary will depend on the amount asked for. Preference will be given to an ex-service man. With regard to an alleged obstruction at Bontddu, it was unanimously agreed to take proceedings for damage done to a pubhc notice board. The Clerk said he had received several letters on the subject. Among applications for, the use of waste land was one for the erection of a war memor- ial near the entrance to the new burial ground at Llwyngwril. The applications were referred to the Surveyor for report. Referring to the appointment of a local tribunal under the Profiteering Act, the Clerk explained the provisions and said that if his services would be requirqd he would not expect payment because he was anxious to do all he could to prevent the evil.—Mr. David Jones said it would mean an unnecessary increase of expense and the county was al- ready overburdened. Theve was no profiteering among local retailers. If there was profiteer- ing it was due to wholesale traders.—The Chairman feared there was a good deal of profiteering going on.—The Clerk said there would be no need for the tribunal to act ;c there were no cases of profiteering. The ap- pointment of a tribunal might act as a deter- rent. Supposing a case occurred and no local tribunal had been appointed it would mean additional expense to appear before the Appear Tribunal. The expense of administer- ing the Act was chargeable to local rates.— It was agreed to appoint a tribunal consisting of the following:—The Chairman, Mrs Pughe Helygog; Miss Jones Gellifachreth; the Rev Glyn Davies, Ganilwyd; Messrs Evan Evans, Egrvn Abbey; Miss Lewis, Llwynhensef; Griffith Powcl-, Tydcfyngoronwy Lewis Pricc, Dolme/vnllyn; T. J. Owen, Llan- aber; Eyan Pugh, Llanfachreth; Robert Williams, Abergynolwyn; John Hughes, Corris; and William Jones, Bwlch. -+--

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Glaslyn Rural Council. WHERE TRADESMEN ARE ALL HONEST. SCENE ABOUT A telTE. Glaslyn Council met on Friday at Portmadoc,' present the Rev. D. C-ollwyn Morgan (chair- man); Mr. Griffith Roberts, Capt Ellis Jones, Mr. Thomas Roberts, clerk; Mr. E. R. Owen, surveyor; Mr G Jones, road surveyor. The Chairman said he was much disappointed in the action of the Council at the previous meeting who decided to defer the questi n of deciding on a site for workmen's dwellings in some parts of the district because he and Mr. Ceri NVi Uams wore absent.-nic Clerk re- marked that Mr Yale, the commissioner, recom- mended the adoption of another site.-Mr. Morgan said that local men knew the conditions better than the Commissioner. The Council decided on a site at Brynkir a long time ago, but not definitely decided. It was an insiiit to himself and Mr. Williams to have adjourned the matter.—Captain Jones said the meeting decided to adjourn because Morgan and Mr. Williams, who knew the place well, were absent.—Mr. Morgan I don't agree with the action of the Council at all. It was the repre- sentatives of the ratepayers who ought to decide those questions, and not Mr Yale or any other official. A ietter was read from the Hoard ut iraae asking the Council to adopt the Profiteering i Act and appoint a committee.—The Chairman What is the meaning of\profiteering? Do they expect tradesmen to sell without profit?- Dr. Lloyd Owen We must remember that the Government has passed this Act in answer to an anneal from the country.—The Chairman: All our tradesmen are honest people. There is no need to adopt the Act here.—Mr Griffith Roberts: I don't know about that. Several tradesmen from our district have been con- victed for overcharging. At the same time I believe that wholesalers and not tllc, small countrv retailers are guilty of profiteering. I» answer to Captain Jones, the Clerk said it rested with the Council to adopt the Act or n<jt.—Mr. G. Roberts There are already too manv inspectors and public officials in the country, and this Act means the appointment of some hundreds more officials. I move not to appoint a committee.-Tiie proposition was seconded by Captain Jones and agreed to. Mr. D. J. Evans, Llystyn Isaf, Garn, appeared before the Council and asked it to reconsider the sites for erecting workmen's houses near Garn. Mr. Evans said the present sites contained two acres ot he best land lie had, and in fact the only field he could plough from hedge to hedge. It was within foity-five yards of his house, and the houses would be IUl eyesore. He had lost two brothers in the war and did not consider it fair to shoulder him with that burden also. The Council would not dare to select a site within forty-live yards of a squire's mansion.—The Chairman: I do not know who is responsible for the selection of this site. When the Council went round to decide on sites two other sites were fixed on in this neighbourhood, and no mention what ever was made of this site. This is what I have against this Council. Someone is decid- iug things behind our backs. These plans are out of order and I think I have the right to refuse them now. Who decided on this site ?-:llr. D. O. M. Roberts (architect): I think it was Mr Yale.-The Chairman.: That's it. Mr. Yale* is ruling everything here. —The Clerk: This was an alternative site. Mr. Yale could not attend on the day the Council went round the district.—The Chair- man: I see through things now.—Dr. Lloyd Owen: We ought to explain that there is a letter from Mr. Yall today stating that Colonel Lloyd Evans is willing to seH other sites in the district.—The Chairman: I am glad to hear that. At the same time I still hold that it is our business to select sites.—Mi- Griffith Roberts: What has Mr. Yale got to do with the selection of sites?—The Clerk: As housing inspector his duties are to visit the sites and recommend the Ministry to confirm, or otherwise, the sites selected by the Council. The Chairman: If this field was in front of Mr. Yale's house, he would never select it for workmen's houses.—Captain Jones: Evidently we are in great darkness here and I propose to defer the matter for a fortnight.—The Chairman: There is no darkness at ali. The situation is quite clear. These plans arc od of order and we ought, to refuse them.—Mr. Griffith Roberts seconded Captain Jones's pro- posal, and it was passed. Mr. J. Gwilym Hughes (deputy food com- missioner), attended and urged the Council tc decide in favour of amalgamating Glaslyn Rural and Portmadoc Urban food control committers. Mr. Hughes said at least E100 a year would be saved in expenses. One office and one set of officials instead of two would then suffice. During the past eighteen months they had paid SIM to GIas'yn Executive Officer and E162 to Portmadoc Executive Officer; f22 6s. lOd. in rent and S8 for the hire of furni- ture in Portmadoc, and £ 12 10s. in rent and E15 lis. 5d. furniture for Glaslyn Com- mittee.—The Council decided in favour of the amalgamation, as WP-S done by Portmadoc Council, and the following persons were elected to represent the Council on the Committee:—The Rev. C-ollwyn Morgan. Captain Ellis Jones, Mrs. Owen, Bron- the Committee:—The Rev. C-ollwyn Morgan. Captain Ellis Jones, Mrs. Owen, Bron- sradair; Miss Roberts Garn: Messrs Morgan Roberts, John Hughes and Evan Wil- liarn-i Bcddgelert; Richard Rowlands, Pen- morfa.

Brigadier-General .R Manley Sims, C.M.G., D.S.O., agent general for Ontario, has made a present cf 600 cae3 of Oniario peaches to military hospitals in the London area,. The peaches are surplus stores left behind after the Canadians had left Engla.nd, and were the gift Of the women of Ontario to the soldiers. It is anticipated that the area under grain crops in Western Australia this year will much exceed last year's area. It has also been a record year in butter production, and a number of new factories are under con- struction. bacon in clue, try is also d en- veloping rapidly.

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Masonic Installation at Towyn. 47th ANNIVERSARY OF CORBETT LODGE. my a Masonic Correspondent.) Friday was a red-letter day in the history of Freemasonry in lowyn when the 47th anniversary of the Corbett Lodge (No. 158) was celebrated by the holding of the first instal- ( tation meeting in the new Masonic Hall, a commodious structure suitably arranged from the designs drawn by the late Wor. Bro. Geo. Dickens Lewis Aberystwyth. For some years the Corbet Lodge was in a state which could hardly be called "flourishing," but by dint of perseverance and the outstanding loyalty of a few of the pil.ars among its members a happier era has dawned, due in no small measure to the unceasing energy of WToh Bor. | James Tomlius, P.M., P.P.G.J.W., whose i name and that of "Corbet" have become to be regarded as Syncnymus terms in Merioneth- shire Masonic circles. Bro. Tom "ins w a worthy occupant of the ancient chair in 1894, 1900, 1917 and 1918, a record of which any master might well be proud. Another Senior Pastmaster whose connection. with Corbet Lodge dates back to 1834 and who has twice acted as W.M. is Wor. Bro. W. Rowlands, P.I.G.S.D., the present secretary who pre- sided in 1891 and 1911. The brother installed on Friday in the chair for the ensuing year was W. Gray Jones, S.W. The record number of brethren present included the most wor- shipful Bro. Justice Ormond, district grand master of Burmah and Bro. the Rev. D. J. Williams, of Buenos Ayres, the newly-appointed vicar of Aberdovey. The installing Master was Wor Bro. D. W. Evans, Cardiff, P.P.G.S.D., Eastern Division, South Waies; who was as- sisted by Wor. Bro. James Tomlins. The impressive proceedings were conducted in a n:anner denoting the highest efficiency. impressive proceedings were conducted in a IGinner denoting the highest efficiency. Among the visiting Provincial Grand Officers present were Wor. Bros. J. Smedley Crooke, P.P.G.W.. Warwickshire; Percy W. Nichols, P.P.G. Supt. of Works, Worcestershire; H. Joyce, P.P.G.Purs. Warwickshire; R. E. L. Evans, P.P.G.S.D.' Worcestershire; Dr J. O. Williams, P.P.G. Supt. of Works: R. W. Jones, P.P.G.D.C., and T. J. Goodwill, P,P.G.Std., North Wales. The new W.M. in- vested the following as his officers :—I.P.M., i Wor.Bro James Tomlins; S.W., Bro J. G. Berrow; J.W., Bro. Owen Jones; Treas.. Wor. Bro. O. Jones, P.P.G. Supt. of Works; Secretary,Wor.Bro. W. Rowlands, P.P.G.S.D.: D. of C.,Wor.Bro. James Tomiins; S'.D., Bro. John Owen Jones; J.D., Bro. Arthur John Shrosbury; Chaplain, Rev. W. Noel Williams; Organist, Bro R. Owen Jones; I.G. Bro. Evan H. Davies; S.S., Bro. Richard T. Edwards: J.S., Bro. Owen A. Jonathan; Tyler, Bro. J. F. Edwards: Charity Representative, Wor. Bro. J. T. lVilIiams, Oswestrv, P.P.G.Std. A banquet was subsequently given in the Assembly Rooms, Wor. Bro \iv. Gray Jones presiding. Toasts and speeches were inters- spersed with musical items sung in excellent manner. The festival throughout was one of the most successful held under the banner of 1583.

===== TOWYtf. OBITUARY.—The death took place at Aber- gynolwyn, last week of Miss Jones, late of No 2, Pier-villas. Miss Jones was well known in the town, where she formerly kept a lodging house. She was a zealous member of the Welsh Congregational Church. Her health having failed, she moved to live at Abergynolwyn. The funeral took place at Towyn Cemetery on Saturday. APPOINTMENT.—At a meeting of Governors of the County School, on Friday, Mr. Bromley R Jukes B.Sc., was appointed physical master in succession to Mr. R. M. Xinsey. Mr Jukes is a native of Aberdovey and swrted his schol- astic career at the elementary schools, proceed- ing to Towyn County School, from which he entered college. FOOTBALL.—A match was played on Satur- day afternoon on Sandilands Park between Towyn Rovers and Marconi XT, resulting in four goals for the Rovers and Marconi, nil.

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