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) ) ) ) ).) ) ) ) < ;j;< t "PROGRESSThis is I |t PROVES | where we 1 If POWER." | *"iyB: I FRANCIS HA LSAM I IS A THING OF POWER, I B This is the secret of its Progress, this it is which gives it its unique reputation among the many Cough Remedies which are R ■ now before the Public. Q 9 ][ T S rests on a Eure foundation. It has been built up during H 3 a pericd of many years, not by loud and tricky advertising fl S POPULARXT but by its ttuly wonderful achievements in the realm of sick- H H ness and suffering. B fl T 0 PREVENT A dose taken before exposure I 8 mSL \Mm to cold or wet, cr after over- fl fl exertion, will prevent a cold fl ^E3T IEE& TO RELIIPVE; It soothes and comforts, assists fl expectoration, and allays 1 irritation. fl I TOe U R E; It cures Coughs and Colds of I B long standing, and has re- S stored thousands whose con- fl dition was one ef great fl IN BOTTLES Is lid and 2i 93. distress and danger. I Prepared only by Francis & Co., Manufacturing Chemists, Wrexham. WHITE STAR LINE. ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. LIVERPOOL TO NEW YORK, ViA QUEENSTOWN. TEUTONIC Wed., May 3. CYMRIC Wed., May 10. Second Cabin on "MAJESTIC" and "TEUTONIC" only. THIRD CLASS PAS- SAGE at Low rates Outfit free of charge to New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Balti- more. The splendid vessels of this line are all of the largest ela-i, uniform in rr-odeli.,id arrangements, 3iu unsurpassed in the com- pleteness of their appointments. Apply 'o R. Owen, Siup and Ir durance Broker, and W. -J. 7, Market srteet, Carnarvon M. Goldie, 217, High street, Bangor; O. E. Parry, slate merchant, Dolwyddelen anl Blaenau t'estiniog; William D. Jones, Old Bank, Holyhead; Edward Evans, 2, Pea- Yallt terrace, Llangefni Owen Jones, Cam- brian House, Penygroes, R.S.O.; W. Williams, Globe Shoe Warehouse, Lla.l- rwst; or to ISMAY, IMRIE, & Co., Liver- pool. and 34, Leadenhall street, London. E.C. AMERICAN LINE. UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS. SOUTHAMPTON—NEW YORK SER- VICE. SOUTHAMPTON TO NEW YORK. SATURDAYS, AT NOON. Highest Class of accommodation for Saloon, Second Cabin and Steerage Pas- sengers. LIVERPOOL—PHILADELPHIA SER- VICE. Every Wednesday, LIVERPOOL TO PHILADELPHIA. Calling at Queenstown everj Thursday. Passengers and Goods are landed at Philar delphia on the Wharf of the Pennsylvania RÚlroad, which has the Shortest and most Direct Route to all places in the Western States. Apply, RICHARDSON, SPENCE, & Co., i Southa or Liverpool. Or to Local Agents: Messrs W. J. Wil- liams, 7, Market street; Richard R. Stythe, i 39, Bangor street, Carnarvon W. T. Jones, 5, New street, Pwllheli; E. Jones, 173, High street, Bangor; Hugh Hughes, 8, Market street, Amlwch; H. J. Williams, Douglas Terrace; Richard Roberts, Old Post Office, Bethesda; O. Jones, Old Post Office, Peny- groes; W. Jones, Rosehill street, Conway; J. T. Williams Meirion terrace, Blaenau Festiniog: T. Evans & Co., Station Cham- bers, RhJ;; J. R. Statia, Station road, Col- wyn laal, U. Owen, zrocor. Portdinorvio. -——————————] BlitllMlii—MMMIIMItMli——Mlf 'D.C.L.'YEASTi J MAKES EVERYONE HAPPY. i Anyone can make nice sweet Bread, appetising Tee J Cakes, Arc., by using it. ALWAYS ASK FOR "D.C.L." If you do not know how to use It, write to us for Booklet of Instructions and Recipes. D.C.L." Digestive Halt Bread, made with "D.C.L." [ Halt Extract. A remedy for Indigestion and Constipation. Extremely nutritive and palatable. | | We supply Bakers with Artistic Bread Bands if they > < J re desirous of selling their own Malt Bread in preference [ < to various advertised makers. Show Cards also supplied, > < Sole Manufacturers— J The DISTILLERS Co., Ltd., EDINBURGH. > r Finest Cycles 1899 Lists of AJAX CY CLES for Ladies Gentle- men post free. New and Second- nand. W onderfll bargains. Car nage Paid; EASY PAYMEN PROM 10s. MONTHLY. Large discount for Cash. We in- clude all accessories free of charge Old machines exchanged. 1 year's guaiaatee. :The BRITISH CYCLE MANUFACTURING ûO., 45, Everton Road. Liverpool. Central Popot 30, Eliott street JJANGOR AND DISTRIOT Jgl L pOSTING (JO. MEMBERS OF THE UNITED BILL POSTERS' ASSOCIATION. Pro prietors of the Principal Hoardings IN BANGOR AND DISTRICT. Treble tke Space of any other Local .Bill Poster. LORNE HOUSE, BANGOB. ] COACH BUILDEE AND WHEEL WEIGHT. w FN OWKN, ROYAL CARRIAGE WORKS, CARNARVON. I AOrENl ,F 0 R RUBBER T Y It E S. ESTTMATES OA APPLICATION. Fur Sale Raleigh Car, Governess Car, &c. Inspection Invited. THE BANGOR & ARYDN PERMANENT i iU BENEFIT BUILDING-SOCIETY. Registered Office £ 309,3 HIGH STREET, BANGOR. President: Alderman John Evan Kobeits, J.P Bangor. Large Reserve Fund Increasing Annually^ Paid uj Shares, €10 each. ) Entrance Fee per share. Sut scription Share, 5s ( 2s 6d. 1 and upwards per month. ) Advances repayable (by Monthly Instalments) in 5, 10, 15, or 20 years on Leasehold and Freehold Properties. ADVANTAGES }\To Subscribers. | 1. A convenient plane for Investment, with absolute security and good interest. 2. Investment.3 withdrawable at any time by notice or any other arrangement. :70 Borrowers. 1. Funds always available for advances. 2. Easy scale of repayments. 3. Moderate solicitor's charges (by] specialjar- rangement). 4. Premium added to, and not:¡'deducteà.:rrom advance* >1 5. Mortgage effected with the/utmosTdesuatch and secrecy. 6. Easy facilities for redemption of Mortgage3 anytime without any charge. Applications, and ail other communications to be addressed as follows :Secretary," Bangor and Arvon Building Society, Leicester House, Bangor ID r. JONES, ID.D. ',S. (A. M)&c SURG ON DENTIST OPPOSITE THE MARKET, BANGOR. DR. JONES visits LLANGEFNI every Thursday, at Lledwigan road. .i ■ Ki HYMEDD from 10 to 1, and AMLWCH, from 2 to 5, with Mr Hughes, Stationer, 8, Market street, Tuesdays, January 24, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13. EBENEZER and LLANBERIS, First Tues- day after Pay Day. BEIXIJ^OOA, First Tuesday after Pay Day. BANGOR, every day except Tuesdaujad Thursdays. NANTLLE VALE. W. GRIFFITH DA VIES, Billposter, Town Crier, Bill Distributor, PENYGROES, R.S.O. Member of the United Kingdom Billposters Association. Billposting contracted at the most moder- I ate terms at Penygroes, Talysam, Nantlle, I Llanllyfni, Ac. All orders carefully and promptly executed. I lONDON Visitors Kequlre Apartments If you want to let your ycoms, serd an advertisement for insertion in the "South Eastern Herald," the "Woolwich Herald," the "West Kent Argus," and the "Brocklev News and New Cross Review." Advertise- ments appear in the four papers at one price -20 words, 6d three insertions, Is; six insertions, <.s 8d; thirteen insertion, 3s 3d 2d for each additional eight words for one insertion. Over 50,000 readers in South London.—Specimen copy gratis. Head officej 139, Greenwich road, London, S.E. | IVERPOOL. — SHAFTESBURY I j HOTEL; Mount Pleasant, 100 rooms, near Central and Lime Street Stations. N'llo intoxicants sold. Moderate charges. Eleo trict Light. A nrst class Temperance, Fa- mily, and Commercial Hotel- DALIER SYLW. WILLIAMS'S PRIVATE HOTEL, 7, MOSTYN STREET, LLANDUDNO, ydyw y lie goreu yn y dref am fwyd. Dar- pariafith helaeth a chysurus ar gyfer dieithr- iaid am brisiau rhesymol. 352 t YOUNG ;1. WALES. SPECIAL APRIL NUMBER OF "YOUNG WALES" Contains special Ode by Sir Lewis Morris, on the late Mr T. E. Ellis. Also contri- butions by Dr Isambard Owen, Messrs W. Llewelyn Williams, M.A., T. Ar- temus Jones, W. George, Richard Jones, Perthairin, &c., &c. Also, special Portraits of the late Mr Ellis, his father and mother, Cynlas, Cefnddwysarn Cemetery, Bala Chapel. Orders must be sent in at once, as only a limited number will be printed. "YOUNG WALES" OFFICE, CARNAR- VON. NATIONAL MEMORIAL TO THE LATE MR. T. E. ELLIS, M.P. RHODDION YCHWANEGOL. Lewis R. Williams (Isander) 1 1 0 Robert Griffiths, 42, Pool street 0 5 0 Thomas Griffiths, 9, Pool street 0 5 0 Per Brymer and Davies, Nelson- T. Jones, Nelson 0 5 0 J. W. Jones, Tklysarn 0 5 0 Rees E. E. Hughes, Garnon street 0 5 0 W. Williams, Nelson 0 2 6 E. A. James, 0 2 6 T. Davies, „ 0 2 6 O. Roberts, 0 2 6 D. Hughes, 0 2 6 Mr S. Roberts, Castle street 0 2 6 Mr W. E. Barlow, „ 0 2 6 T. Williams, Bontnewydd 0 2 6 Subscriptions may be paid to the Honorary Secretary, THOMAS HUGHES, N. & S. Wales Bank, CARNARVON, or to W. J. WILLIAMS, Minydon, and J. R. HUGHES, Gwyndy, Hon. Sees. TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. rpHE COMMITTEE of Carneddi C.M. Chapel, Bethesda, are prepared to re- ceive Tenders for the Erection and Con- struction of a New Sunday School Class- rooms, &c. Plans and Specifications to be seen at the Chaprl House. Sealed Tenders, endorsed "Tender for New Sunday School, &c. to be sent to Mr John Griffith, 8, Water street, Bethesda, not later than 12 o'clock (noon) on Saturday, the 13th day of May, 1899. The Committee do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. ROWLAND LLOYD JONES, Architect. 14, Market street, Carnarvon, May 1st, 1899.. T. ITTLEHAMPION.—Intending Visitors to thit rising seaside resort seeking Apartments, could not do better than advertize their wants in the "Littlehampton News," published every Saturday, price one penny; 20 words, 6d; three insertions, la. j. Offices: -18 and 19, High street, Little- hampton. To THE ELECTORS OF MERIONETH- SHIRE. Gentlemen,— I beg to thank you warmly for the honour you have so unanimously con- ferred upon me. You know that I am loyal to the well-defined Liberalism of Merioneth. I shall do my best to continue the work of Thomas Ellis. I shall visit the various districts of the county as soon as we can arrange. OWEN M. EDWARDS. May 2, 1899. WANTED, &C. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NORTH WALES, BANGOR. WANTED a GARDENER. Permanent employment. For particulars, write to the Registrar, University Coilege, Ban- gor. Last day for applying, May 6th. 425 THREE Shares in Bangor Perfect — Building Society for sale. Amount to oredit, £ 23 Gs-. Apply, Official Receiv- er, Chester. 409 B ICYCLE, Gent's. Guaranteed in firs#-class condition. Woodley tyres, twin-roller chain, giear-case, &c. A bargain-E8. Apply, Saturday After- noon, 2, Twthill terrace, Carnarvon. jA GENTS Wanted to Sell Celebrated Cattle Foods, high commission, every encouragement to smart men. — Apply, 430, office of this paper. WANTED. Young Lady to the Sale, able to speak Welsh. State height and experience, to E. Owen, Golden Anchor, Carnarvon. A BBEY-ROAD, BANGOR (near Railway A Station).—TO BE LET, WelUrranged HOUSE. Accommodation: Throe Enter- taining Rooms, Five Bedrooms, Lavatory, W.C., Kitchen, and Scullery, Hot and Cold Water throughout. Immediate possession. -Apply, A. E. Bicknell, Auctioneer, Bangor. 300 WATCH AND CLOCK MAKERS.—An APPRENTICE Wanted.—Apply to W. Williams Jones, 22, Bangor street, Carnar- von. 321 T RONMONGER'S TINMAN. Wanted a young man. To be generally use- ful. State age and salary. The West End, Pwllheli. 402 TENDERS WANTED.—Building a Chimney 60 feet high (Labour only).— Particulars to be had May 1st to 3rd, from Mr Dent, Seiont Brick Works, Carnarvon. Tenders to be in hand May 5th. 404 HP O BE SOLD.—BAKERY.—To be dis- -1- posed of by private treaty, owing to the death of proprietor, the well-known old establishment, 44, Pool street, Carnarvon. Also the Freehold House, Shop and Pre- mises, having commodious Bakehouse at- tacherl thereto, with two large ovens. Im- mediate possession to be had. Apply to Mr Thomas Thomas, Castle Chambers, Car- narvon. 401 PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE CO., LTD., HOLBORN BARS, LONDON, E.C. DISTRICT. SUPERINTENDENT — J. W. JONES, 36, CASTLE SQUARE, CARNARVON. TO BE LET. CARNARVON. A semi-detached Villa on the North road, containing 3 Enter- taining Rooms, 4 Bedrooms, Bath Room, Dressing Room, and W.C., Hot and Cold Service throughout. Kitchen, Pantries, Scullery, on Ground Floor, Good Cellar.— For further particulars.—Apply, X., office of this paper. 324 POOLE, PARKSTONE, WIMBORNE, NEW FOREST and LYMINGTON.— Intending Visitors to this district should Advertise for apartments in the "East Dorset Herald and South Hants Chronicle." Large and increasing circulation from Dorchester on the west to Southampton on the east, 4 editions. Thursday, Id. The charge for advertisements of 20 words, in all edicions, is: Once, Is; twice, Is 9d; three times, 2s 6d.—Address, Herald" Office, Poole. BOARDING HOUSES AND HOTEL PROPRIETORS desiring to attract Visitors from the Midland Counties should advertise in the "Lichfield Mercury," tiw Tamworth Mercury," the Cannock Cha Mercury," the "Rugeley Mercury," and Sytton Coalfield Mercury," the best family papers in th& Midlands, and the only papers printed and published 'n the Lich- field Division. 20 words, 6d; for the holi- day season, 4s 6d prepai d—Offices: 36, 38, and 40, Bird street. CHARLES PELHAM & CO., Proprietors. BOURNEMOUTH.—Intending Residents BOURNEMOUTH.—Intending Residents in., or Visitors to, Bournemouth, Bos- couibe, ParkstOne-by-Sea, Swanage, &c., should advertise for houses or apartments in the "Guardian series of newspapers, pub- lished simultaneously at Bournemouth, Bos- combe, Parkstone, Poole, Wimborne, Bland- ford, and SwaltAge. Scale. same as P.O. telegrams, 12 words 6d; 1 for every addi- tional word. Three insertions at the price of two. Diamond Jubilee enlargement to 64 columns.—Address, Manager, "Guard- ian," Bournemouth. APARTMENTS.—To all having Apart- ments to Let. Do luot have them empty when for Is, & three weeks for 2s you can have a 30 word advertisement inserted in six newspapers circulating in districts which each year send thousands of visitors to Carnarvon. Name of papers, Leyton, Leytonstone, West Ham, Wanstead, Wood- ford, and Forest Gate, Manor Park and Ilford Express and Independent. Address, Publishers, Independent Office,Leytonstone, BRONSEIRIOL, EAST TWTHILL, CARNARVON. IMPORTANT TO PARTIES FURNISH- ING AND OTHERS. MR J. G. JONES begs to announce sav- ing received instructions from Mrs Tomkinson (who is removing) to Sell by Public Auction on the premises as above, on Wednesday, May 10th, 1899, a surplus stock of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, compris- ing briefly of the following: Very handsome Walnut Wardrobe, Walnut Pianoforte (by, Chappel and Co.), Walnut Drawing Room Table, Sofa, ■ • ashingstands and Dressing Tables, Cherrywood Bedstead, Bed and Mat- tresses, Bagatelle Table, Chairs, Tables, Car- pets, Mats, Chest of Drawes, rClocks, Glass and China, Sewing Machine (Wheeler and Wilson), Chandeliers and Gas Brackets, Old Oak Chest, Dresser, Looking Glasses, Bath, Screen, Quantity of Books, &c.,&c., to- gether with the Kitchen Utensils, too mu- merous to mention. Sale to commence at One o'clock pompt. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer, Tower Buildings, Carnarvon. i 431 n m: 1" -f n i

SALES BY MESSRS ROBERT AND ROGERS JONES. FRIDAY, May 5th, 1899.—PONTYPANT HOTEL, DOLWYDDELEN, on the whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE an other Effects. 377 T UESDAY, May 16th, 1899, CENTRAL A BUILDINGS, TREFRTW, on the whole of the Posting and Team Owner's Business, the property of Mr David Roberts, Quay (who is relinquishing the business), which chiefly comprise 11 strong Cart and Posting Horses and Ponies; 2 Char-a-bancs, to hold 15 and 10 persons respectively; 'Bus with moveable top; Laudau Light Phaeton 5 light-running four-wheel Basket Carriages, all in good order; Dog Cart; Use- ful Lurry; 4 Tumbrel carts; 7 Sets of Sil- ver-mounted and Brass-mounted Single Har- ness 5 Sets of ditto Double Harness; 1 Set of ditto Pony Harness; 1 Pony Tandem Set; Riding Saddles and Bridles; 5 Complete Sets of Cart Gears; 3 complete Sets Leading Gears; together with many other effects. Catalogues are being prepared and can be obtained 5 days prior the Sale on applica- tion to the Auctioneers. Llanrwst, April 26th. MR. J. P. JONES. 1 C! ADWRN, Mai 6ed, yn Blaenycefn, Pen- rhyndeudraeth, yn Gwerthu Dodrefn y Ty. At No. 3, Hanlith terrace, Barmouth, May 8th and 9th, the whole of the House- hold Furniture, to commence each day at One o'clock p.m., to close at 6.18 p.m. DYDD IAU, Mai lleg yn Harlech. vn Gwerthu amryw o bethau i Mr Rees Evans. DYDD MERCHER, Nlai 10, Ynys Dyff- ryn. yn Gwerthu Dodrefn y Ty, a'r gwedd- ill o Ger Hwsmonaeth a Ilawer o bethau eraill. Am bob manylion ymofyner a'r Arwerthwr yn Penlan, Penrhyn. MESSRS E. H. OWEN & SON. 15, NEWBOROUGH STREET, CARNARVON. "IVC'ESSRS E. H. OWEN and SON will SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at 1 o'clock on Friday, May 5th, the whole of the Household Furniture. BRYN LEIOD, CAERNARFON. DYDD MAWRTH, MAI 9fed, 1899. "jyr R E. H. OWEN a'i FAB a ddymun- ant hysbysu eu bod eu cyfar- wyddo gan Major Cooper i WLR THU AR AUCTION ar y lie a'r dyddiadl uchod HOLL DDODREFN Y TY, y rhai sydd yn lluosog a gwerthfawr. Am y manylion (ca;-logues) anfoner at yr Arwerthwr. Sale i duechreu am Unarddeg. 18, Bridge street, Caernarfon. 36 SALES BY MESSRS ROBT. & ROGERS JONES. Y/S? EDNESDAY, May 10th, 1899, TAL-Y- CAFN MART Whitsun Sale of 30 PRIME FAT BULLOCKS, HEIFERS and COWS, 21 Calving Cows and Heifers, Store Bullocks and Heifers, 450 FAT WETHERS, EWES, and RAMS, 300 FAT CROSSBRED LAMBS, 80 Well-bred Couples (Ewes and Lambs), 18 FAT PIGS and CALVES. Usual Conditions. Sale at 12 o'clock noon. TUESDAY, May 16th, 1899, CENTRAL BUILDINGS, Trefriw (as per previous ad- vertisement). The MONA • £ I ROLL-TOP DESKS. to The Modern Desk it ^9 r J the "M0NA." ? Every convenience. ""J t Saves time and PTIenergy. Keeps books » SSI rtflrf ilf and papers ready for SB ami-ten n instant reference., -rn ► IHandsome, dust ^9 tight, compact, and ""jj mm —' of immense capacity. b- £ 3 12s. 6d. A Sena for Catalogue of AMD UPWARDS. Office & Library Furniture ^01 LLOYD OWEN & CO., -4 AA IL

To Correspondents. Owing to the pressure on our space, several contributions have been held over until next week.

THE BEDDGELERT RAILWAY. There are apparently still some sensible people left in the world. We are driven to this comforting conclusion by the action jus-t taken by the promoters of the rival schemes for a light railway to Beddgelert. Instead of jumping at each others' throats, and making lawyers rich by feeling them to swear, or to get others to swear that white is black and that black has always been white, these sensible people have come to a mutual understanding, under which, in- stead of opposing they will mutually as- sist each other. The promoters of the Portmadoc scheme will be allowed, without opposition from the Narrow Guage Com- pany, to make their line from Portmadoc to Beddgelert, and the little company with the big name, the North Wales Narrow Gauge Company, will in similar manner be per- mitted unopposed by the Portmadoc people to extend their line from Rhyd-ddu to Bedd- gelert. But while commending the sound com- mon sense which has brought; about such an arrangement, we would venture to hope that the interests of the public have not been overlooked in the arrangement. If, for instance, Beddgelert is to be transformed into a second Afcn Wen, a place simply to show the public how not to do it, to try people's patience by the delays and incon- veniences incident to the mutual jealousies of rival companies, then we say "A plague on both your railways." There are many and various public inter- ests, involved in this question of the Bedd- gelert Light Railway, and public men who approach the question should first of all re- lieve themselves of all purely personal and selfish feeling in the matter and consider it from the one standpoint of the public good. Take the case of the Beddgelert people themselves. With all due respect to Mr W. G. Thomas, one of the arguments he made use of at the meeting of the Carnarvon Town Council on Tuesday should have been told to the marines. It was hardly calculated to convince even the somewhat prejudiced members of the Town Council, and would have been absurdly inadequate to influence the Light Railway Commissioners. Mr W. G. Thomas said it would be better for the Beddgelert people themselves to have the line running to Carnarvon only, rather than through Beddgelert from Portmadoc to Car- narvon,because then people who would other- wise have got out to enjoy the natural beauties of Beddgelert, would run straight on from one town to the other. Surely common sense would say that it was just twice as good for Beddgelert people to have direct communication with both Portmadoc and Carnarvon, to have two sources from which to draw, two places where they could tap the great annual stream of tourists, as it would be to possess only one. Then there is the very important ques- tion raised by Mr Griffith Owen—that of terminal charges. Are we to have at Beddgelert a double set of terminal charges, one on the Carnarvon side and the other on that leading to Portmadoc? This we take to he one of the questions most vitally affecting the interests of the whole scheme. We don't want Beddgelert made into another Dinas or Afon Wen, or any other kind cf junction where rival compan- ies can at their own sweet will and pleasure fleece the poor public, and especially the traders. Then again, apart from the question of terminal charges, stands that of reshipment. The very nature of the staple industry of the district is such as demands the lowest possible minimum amount of handling of the slate from the time it leaves the quarry until it reaches the hands of the consumer. Every separate handling it has to undergo means additional per centage to the break- ages-and the total of these represents an enormous allnualloss to both seller and pur- chaser. We again insist upon due regard being paid to the interests of the public in what- ever scheme may hereafter be, or may have heretofore been, agreed upon. The public whether it be the individual or the com- munity, does not like being ordered to n "stand behind the ropes." It is bad enough to be compelled to stand behind the ropes when we see favours extended to those who are not thus confined. It is still worse when the benefits obtainable are not mere favours but actual privileges to which we have a right. To unnecessarily order the public to stand behind the ropes when fav- ours are being dispersed is a bit of officious- ness which the public is inclined to resent; but when the ropes behind which they are ordered to go shut them out from privileges to which they have a perfect right, then the officiousness becomes an impertinence, and what would be a simple act of discourtesy becomes a veritable a.ct of robbery-for to deprive the public, whether the individual or the community, of its privileges is to rob it of its rights. 0 Now if the new scheme involves making Beddgelert into a double terminus, neces- sitating either double terminal changes or a second) handling of slates, it will mean ordering every one interested in the slate trade, and every person travelling between Carnarvon and Portmadoc, to "get behind the ropes." If the new scheme does not enil)race the extension of the present narrow guage frcm Dinas to Carnarvon, it means ordering Carnarvon, and all its public trade interests, to "keep behind the ropes." Now, however, accustomed Carnarvon public, men may be to hear and to be forced to obey such orders on other ocassions, we earnestly trust'that on this, where the in- terests of tbe whole town are concerned they will not calmly and quietly submit to the indignity. The "pious opinion" resolution passed by the Carnarvon Town. Council on Tuesday "hoping" the Narrow Guage Com- pany would extend their line from Dinas to Carnarvon, is worth less than the paper on which the record of the resolution will be kept. Carnarvon will be blind to its own interests, unless it takes advantage of the opportunity now afforded it of getting out- side the ropes of London and North Western Railway Monopoly by securing a thorough and independent opening from Carnarvon to the Cambrian system.