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OFFICIAL, LEGAL, ETC. EIFION LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. APPLICATIONS are invited for the A vacant post of SECRETARY to above. The applications, and three Testimonials, to be sent, on or before November 2nd, to Mr Richard Jones, Chairman, Talysarn. All particulars may be had from 0. J. WIL- LIAMS, Secretary, Penygroes. y407 CAPEL ENGiEDI (M.C.), CAERNARFON. ORGANYDD. 1. Gwahoddir Ceisiadau am y swydd o Organydd i'r Eglwys uchod. 2. Cyflog £ 20 y flwyddyn. 3. Bydd yn ofynol i bob Ymgeisydd fyned o dan brawf i brofi ei gymhwysder i'r swydd. 4. Y Ceisiadau i fod mewn llaw, ar neu cyn dydd Sadwrn, Tachwedd 19eg, 1910. Am fanyEon pellach, ymofyner a'r Ysgrif- inyddi W. J. HUGHES. 16, VAYNOL ROAD, 0465 CAERNARFON. SCHOLASTIC ANGLESEY EDUCATION COMMITTEE. TEACHERS WANTED. ØERTIFICATED ASSISTANTS. Llangoed C.S. For the Infants. L/landdona C.S. For the Infants and Std. 1. Qommeaicing salary 270 iper annum. ?5 less if untrained. WNCEJRTJFICATED ASSISTANTS. Penrhoslligwy School. Female. Salary £ 45. Llangri&tioius C. of E. School. Female. Salary £ 45. Amlwch C. of E. Female. Salary, £45. Knowledge of Welsh essential. Canvassing prohibited. Applications, on form. provided, to 44 in ■PY hands immediately. Llangefni. R. H. WILLIAMS. CARNARVONSHIRE EDUCATION COMMITTEE. CARNARVON EVENING SCHOOL. APPLICATIONS are invited for the post A of Teacher of Dressmaking at the above Evening School. H. EVANS. Boys' Council School, Carnarvon. Est. 1903. I D. J. D VIES, COMMERCIAL TEACHER, (Holder Soc. of Arts. Adv. Certs.). PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL TUITION (not CLAFSD teaching) given in SHORTHAND (Pitman's), BOOK-KEEP ING, TYPHVV-ITING, & COMniERClAL ( CORRESPONDENCE. ) SPECIAL UrFER TO SHORTHAND STUDENTS. PASS OR •' FREE'' COACHING. PRIZES IPFFERED SUCCESS GUARANTEED. LOW FEES. TYPEWRITING DONE. Apylv for prospectus to "20, ELEANOR STREET, CARNARVON, ox 22, MARK I-T SQUARE, PENYGROES. MONEY MOtlEY LENT AT SHORT NOTICE. ADVAM'V.S of large or small amounts (froi;- £ 10 upwards) granted WITH- OUT DELAY on Promissory Note only. NO ILLS OF SALE TAKEN. v! OPERATE TERMS. NO APPLICATION FEES. BUSINESS I JON DUCTED STRAIGHT- FORW ARDLY. Full information supplied, either per- sonally or by pÙrit, free of cost, and all en- quiries TREATED WITH CONFIDENCE. Repayments arranged to suit borrower's con- venience.—Apply to GEORGE PAYNE AND SONS, 3 CRESCENT ROAD, RHYL. tlstablished 1870. _n- APARTMENTS AND HOUSES ONDON —HOTEL GWALIA, UPPER WOBURN-PLACE, W.C. (five MIN- uies from Euston, St. Pancras, and King's Cross). Luxuriously furnished. Modern conveniences. Bed, Breakfast, Bath, and Attendance from bs. £ WiS CAFE, COLWYN BAY. i >ATION FOR CYCLISTS, KOIAL TRAVELLERS. SPECIAL 1 for SUNDAY BCHOOl TRIPR. PICNIC PARTIES, Etc. WELL AIRED ROOMS. BILLIARDS OWEN LEWIB, Proprietor. 29, UNION STREET. TY GOMER I'R CYMRY. (Yn agos i'r Landing Stage), LIVERPOOL. BWYD DA A GWELY GLAN AM BRIS RHESYMOL. Ymofynwh am gyfarwyddyd oreu i Gomer Roberts, Passenger Agent {Cymro Dof). cyn taiu eich arian am docyn i Canada a'r Unol Dalaethau. Os mynwch fod yn ddoeth, gwnewch hyn. Cyfarfyddaf y rhai fydd dan fy ngofal ar dyfodiad i'r dref. Llety Cartrefol. Cofiwch y oyfeiriad: — GOMEB 1MJ- BERT8 (Cymro Dof), 29, Union Street, Liverpool. Free Stort, i gadw Luggage. DR JONES.D.D.S. (A.M-) DENTAL SUhGEON, CRAIG OWEN, Close to Railway Station, BANGOR At home e c-y Jay except TUESDAYS and Tin" RSDAYS, from ten till six. t5€FFREY3 4, iArtKBTT STREET, OA^ARYON HOUSE: 4; ESTATE AGENT Fii gftTY BROKER. pmiodic** -ti emout of Account. to suit Clientd- to •' • t JruturiJico <JO«. 1"? Beclfcinwi Prepared. frO RirrTTRF THE GREATEST PUBLI- EITY^ADVr'h HSE IN THE «" HERALD." CARNARVON MOTORS LIMITED Service between Carnarvon and Pwllheli ♦ TIME TABLE: OCTOBER 18TH, 1910, and until further Notice. The Company cannot be held responsible for any irregularity in the service. I FROM CARNARVON I I Mondays, Tuesdays, I Thursdays & Fridays I Saturdays only I I Wednesdays only TO CARNARVON Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays I Saturdays only T I Wednesdays only p.m. p.m p.m-a.m. p.m. a.m. a.m. p.m a.m. p.m. CARNARVON dep. 5 3012155 30e 05 30 PWLLHELI dep. 4 0 Bontnewydd „ 5 4012255 409 105 40 Fourcrosses „ 4 10 Llanwnda 5 45 I23°5 45 9 *5 5 45 Llanaelhaiarn „ p 308 45 04 20 Glyn Entrance.. 5 55I240 5 559 205 55 Penlon Trevor „ 9 358 5°1 3°8 5425 Pontlyfni 6 151 06 159 256 15 Gym Coch 19 408 551 358 104 3° Clynnog 6 251 106 259 306 25 Clynnog 9 559 101 5°8 204 45 Gyrn Goch 6 351 206 359 40 6 35 Pontlyfni „ 10 59 202 08 304 55 Penlon Trevor 6 401 256 409 456 40 Glyn Entrance.. II 10209 352 158 405 5 Llanaelhaiarn 6 45 6 459 506 45 Llanwnda 10309 452 258 455 15 Fourcrosses „ 1010 Bontnewydd „ 10359 502 308 505 20 PWLLHSLI arr. 1030 CARNARVON arr. 104510 02 409 05 30 On Carnarvon Fair Days, dep. Llanaelhaiarn 8 a.m. Passengers taken up at any point except on hills, subject to a seat being available and on the fare from the previous station being paid. Parcels conveyed at fixed rates. All inquiries to be addressed to the Secretary, J. LLOYD ROBERTS, F.S.A.A., Incorporated Accountant, 18, Castle Square. T' BRAT>LEYS THE GREAT CLOTHIERS, el TURF SQUARE, CARNARVON. OVERCOATS, OVERCOATS OVERCOATS BRADLEYS invite you to inspect their Overcoats for the Winter Season 1910, now on view. Every year brings wider experience. Our Overcoats fo Men, Youths, and Boys, for this season are BETTER, SMARTER, and CHEAPER than on any previous occasion. Don't fail to visit BRADLEYS before you buy. Note the address BRADLEYS, TURF SQUARE, CARNARVON. J: ABLISHED (1847. 1 'R18 0. E V A N S & SON, COLLIERY AGENTS AND COAL MERCHANTS SOLK AGENTS FOR THE MOSS HALL AND WESTMINSTER COALS. [b JII. ALL REPAIRS TO 'RAILWAY WAGGONS UNDERTAKEN AT OUR WORRR AT THE OLD FOUNDRY, CARNARVON Offioe 10 SLATE QUAY. One of our Leading Numbers in Smart SPORTING HATS. { I The Nobby Smart Shape Tweed Hat in delightful tweed mixtures. Most comfortable and becoming shape, soft, and pliable. PRICE, 2/94- Selections sent on approval. W. S. WILLIAMS AND SONS THE PIONEER MILLINERS, LLANDUDNO. HOLYHEAD PEOPLE, PLEASE NOTE. T MAKE^A' SPECIAL THING of Repairs to Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery 1 iBAiui.a.0 v/ having my personal care. GIVEMB AJOAIi ana ^ci my s.l-k o/jewo.ler, and Eteotro-ptate Good*sold 1 at rock-bottom prices. 1 at rock-bottom prices. W ti(hl.illg iRiugs always kept in Stock. :Eyes Tested 5.(1 >1.11 va.:detiel!l of Glasses and Frames supplied. ROBERT WILLIAMS 86. MARKKT. STREET. HOLYHEAD. WANTED <+- A-GENTS Wanted. Private Christmas Cards. Splendid Sample Book 011 approval.— idd, Grattan Road, Bradford. WANTED First Class COOK.—Apply, l' Mrs Kay-Mmziee, Hightield.. Car- narvon. try ARN MONEY AT HOME.—Eaajt, fli work; stam^ied envelope. — ED- WARDS, 64, Cornwall Road, London, S.W. RABBITS and NEW LAID EGGS Wanted; any quantity weekly; prompt cash. — Moss House, Ulnes Walton, near Preston. X Eisieu, LLE ar Fferm Fechan gan JL Ddyn Dibriod, 39 oed; cyflog rhesym- ol.—Ymofyner a Rhif C456, iiwyddfa r "Herald," Caernarfon. AGENTS Wanted. Private Christmas Cards; absolutely best series pub- lished. Write at once for book.—Wilkinson and Co., 24a, Bank Street, Accrington. 1/ N Eisieu, gan 'achgen ieuanc 18 oed, JL LLE fel Improver yn y Grocery Trade. Cymeriad da.—Ymofyner a "A," "Herald" Office, Caernarfon. APPRENTICE ir GROCERY TRADE yn Eisieu.—Ymofyner a D. G. Davies, Stanley Stores, Crkx .eth. y471 TO TAILORS.—'Vv'anted a Good, Steady GENERAL HAND permanency.— Apply, Jones, The J ioneer, Llanfairfechan. WANTED, YOUNG GIRL to assist in Sweets Shop and to be generally useful.—Apply, E. Nefydd Jones, Whole- sale Confectioner, Carnarvon. MOLESKINS.—Any quantity bought for JjjL immediate cash during ooming win- ter; state price at once.-W. Y. iNew, 110, Winterbourno Road, Jhornton Heath, Surrey. AGENTS Wanted for PRIVATE CHRISTMAS CARDS. Ladies or Gents. Sample Book Free. Large Profits. Good business amongst friends.—Chipchase, "Cardex," Darlington. T> BSiPECTABLE Person seeks SITUA- TION as Working Housekeeper; Pri vate or Farm House.—Apply, "J," "Herald" Office, Carnarvon. FEEDING TREACLE. — AGENTS Wanted for of well known Brand amongst Farmers, Horseowners, Dairymen, etc. Good commission.—Box C464, of this paper. PROBATIONER^ good training in Day Nur&ery as children's Nurees. Fees, ten guineas for six months, board and train- ing.—Mrs Rankine, Redcroft, Hoylake. YN Eisieu, GWR a GWRAIG (di-blant) fel Farm Bailiff. Rhaid i'r wraig allu gwneyd Ymenyn da. — Anfoner (trwy lythyr yn unig) manylion llawn, gyda'r oed, cyflog a phrodad blaenorol, i Mr T. E. Robertsl Plasybryn, Caernarfon. ANADA ac AMERICA. — Tocynaa } gyda'r "Cunard," "White Star," "Canadian Pacific," a'r "Allan" Lines oael gan OWEN JONES, Auctioneer and Valuer, Penygroee. D.S.—Gofelir am ym- fydwyr yn Lerpwl drblOf trwy gytandeb. WANTED, MARRIED COUPLE (with- out encumbrances) as Farm Bailiff. The Wife must be good butter maker, etc.-Apply (by letter only), stating full par- ticulars, age, salary, and experience, Mr T. E. Roberts, Plas-y-Bryn, Carnarvon. c457 ANTED, to BENT a COUNTRY HOUSE near sea in N. WaJes, con- taining Lounge Hall, 2 Reception and Seven Bedrooms, Bathroom, small Garden^ Stab- ling and Paddock; low rent. Land to be had adjoining.—G. T., Hunningham Vicar- age, Leamington. y397 WANTED a Country Village Store, Poultry Farm, or any light, easily m-agedbusinew. CaakuPtoRZW. Those who wlab a change, and would show < bq. ginner how to manage, ptaum forward par- ticulars in private envelope to Mr Salt, 31, DolliB Road, Finohley, London, W. el76 A .GENTS Wanted by an old established London Firm to call on Farmers, Job- masters, Brewers, Contractors, Mills, Iron- works, Collieries. Constant employment for whole or spare time. Energetic men can realize a handsome income. — Address, Manager," 31, Ely Terrace, Harford Street, Stepney, London. TO^BE LET BONTNEWYDD.—To Let, HOUSE and GARDEN at Gwyrfai Cottages. Rent £6 and taxes.—Apply, Owen, Gwyrfai Cottages y390 AR Osod, TY 1 SHOP yn Foundry Ter- raoe, Talysarn. Meddiant, 12eg Tachwedd. — Y jtofyner yn Dorothea Office, Talysarn. TO Let, the CLWYDIAN PRIVATE COMMERCIAL HOTEL^ PENY- GROES (one minute from the Penygroes I Station), which has a good commercial trade connection. — Apply, Nantlle Vale Hotel, Talyearn. y400 TO Let, GORPHWYSFA, DENIO, PWLLHEl^I. Large House and 20 Acres of Land. House in excellent repair, within half a mile to the Town of Pwllheli. Commanding charming views. Immediate poseession.-Apply to Mr J. Elias, Ty Cam, Pwllheli. y475 SHOP WATCHMAKER y diweddar WU- liam Jones, High Street, Criccdeth, ar OSOD. Hen aefydliad maanachol ere dros 20 mlynedd. \1 mae ychydig o'r Stoc yn aros, yr hyn sydd yn llai na £ 80.—Am bob manylion, anfoner yn ddioed at R. P. Jones, London House, CricciertS. v472 SITUATIOMS VACANT POSTAL T13TI0N, la. weekly, Short- hand, French, Book-keepir^g. Arith- metic, Spelling, Mathematioa, Drawing, Hand-writing or Advertisement writing.- Hill's Academy, Drake's Road, Plymouth. B O TVAVIHS, .13. U BILLPOSTER, JBJELLMAN AND ADVERTISING CONTBACTOB, SIGH STKHET, BLAENAU FXBTINIOO. 5 All Sillpoaiins and Distribatlnf P*— Attended TO. THE MOST CONVENIENT AND COMFORTABLE SHOPPING CENTRE FOR CHESHIRE AND NORTH WALES. I BROWNIT:0„ LTD,, Eastgate now, CHESTBB. COMPLETION OF REBUILDING AND EXTENSION OF PREMISES. One of the most luxuriously-appointed Establishments in the North of England, covering over an acre of ground. MAGNIFICENT SUITE OF NEW SHOWROOMS FOR Ladies' and Children's Outfitting. Model Gowns and Blouses. Tailor-made Costumes. Millinery, Furs, See. Dining-room Suites. Drawing-room Furniture. Bedroom Suites. Bedsteads and Bedding. British and Foreign Carpets. i ANTIQUE FURNITURE I In the 12th Century Crypt, which may be viewed during business hours. I The Management, in soliciting the favour of a visit, beg to notify that .,> their arrangements for the coming season a.re now complete. The various Departments will be found well stocked with all that is new and fashionable from the home and foreign markets. Visitors to Chester are invited to walk through our New Showrooms to inspect our stock and compare our prices, and are under no obligation to purchase. Special display of Autumn and Winter Fashions will be made on Monday next and follow in.: days. OUR DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT LADIES' TAILORING DEPARTMENT. is equirped with clever and exper- We have a competent Ladies' Tailor ienced fitters, competent to execute all who has under her control a new the requirements in up to date Dress- workroom staffed with efficient men making. tailors for all Tailor-made Garments. NEW SUITE OF FITTING ROOMS. LADIES' LOUNGE AND WRITING ROOM HOUSE AGENTS, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS. EXCELLENT LETTER ORDER SERVICE. ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. BROWN & Co., Ltd., CHESTER ———————-——-——-———- THE NELSON EMPORIUM I CARNARVON AUTUMN AND WINTER I I. OUR EXTENSIVE SHOW ROOMS REPLETE I GRAND EXHIBITION. I TO-DAY'S FASHIONS TAILOR-MADE COATS, SMART MILLINERY. ( FURS IN ALL FASHIONABLE SKINS, NEWEST SHAPES; STOLES & MUFFS. DRESS MATERIALS, CHOICEST PRODUCTIONS, &c. SHOW DAYS THIS WEEK A VISIT OF INSPECTION INVITED. I I BRYMEB. AND DAVIES, CARNARVON YELLOW FLOWER TEA TE Y BLODYN MELYN. mm- DYMA Y GOREU ETO. Challenge to the World for PRICB, QUALITY, and exceptionally RICH FLAVOUR. Wedi enlll llawer o ffrindiau, ac yn enill ychwaneg beunydd. 1/6 per 1 lb. 4 oupons with every lb. 9d. „ lib. 2 !»>•& 4r2(L 99 £ Ik' 1 »* »» « 4 3 lbs. and upwards Carriage Paid to any part of Wale. for Id. per lb. extra In exchange for the Coupons, the following useful Articles are given Free:- Cup and Saucer for IB Coupons Teapot ao Fountain Pen (14-Carat Gold Nib) 60 •• Gent's Watch I.ady's Watch It Electro-Plated Castors •• Handsome Butter Cooler M*J» •• 1 Pair,8-inch Brass Candelsticks m •• 1 to 9 in 100 1 All 1, t, M Brass Toast Stand Fire:Brasses No. g. liD 148 If ( J. R. PRITCHARD9 TEA MART & EAGLE STORES CARNARVON. ESTABLISHED CVBRlSO YEARS. Telephone 599. JOHN DELANY, 38. Northgate Street, CHESTER LADIES', GENTLEMEN'S & YOUTHS' TAILOR. Ladies' Coats & Skirts in all the Latest B tyles a specialite. Gentlemen's Suits for all occasions receive spieia attention. Breeches, Livery, Motor Outfits, Mourning, All Garments made on he Premises b first-clas Workmen. MEETINGS MORI AH, CARNARVON. ST. DAVID'S DAY FESTIVAL THE ANNUAL CONCERT oonnected with the above will be held on the 1st DAY of MAUCH, 1911, when a performance of I the Cantata Tywysog Cymru" (Chvain Alaw) will be given. THE ANGLESEY HUNT. 191A. ConTDtroller HON. 'E. L. R. L MOSTYN. Deputy Comptroller: C. H. LLOYD EDWARDS, Esq. Lady Patroneas: MISS ASSHETQN -SMITH. THE ANNUAL BALLS will tate place ai the TOWN HALL, BEAUMARIS, on TUESDAY, the 6th, and THURSDAY, the 10th NOVEMBER, commencing at 9.45 p.m. The LADIES' ORDINARY will be held on WEDNESDAY, the 9th NOVEMBER, and the GENTLEMEN'S ORDINARY (provided a sufficient number book Tickets by Twelve p.m., Tuesday, 9th November), on THURS- DAY. the 10th NOVEMBER, at 7.30 p.m., at the WILLLVM S-BULKELET ARMS HOTEL. REAUMARI-S. The PROCESSION will be on THURS- DAY. the 10th NOVEMBER, at about 3.30 p.m. Vouchers to be obtained from any pad or present Officer of the Hunt, and Tickets issued thereon by the HON. SEC. or Mr. WM. GRIFFITH, Assistant Secretary, Beaumaris. It if requested that early applications be made for Tickets, to facilitate tht Manage- ment. 2e 6d EXTRA WILL BE CHARGED ON ALL BALL TICKETS NOT APPLIED FOR BY FHIDAY, 4th NOVEMBER. ERIC J. W. PLATT, Hon. Sec. Bryn Mel, Menai Bridge, October, 1910. THE ANGLESEY HUNT MEETING, 1910. POINT-TO-POINT STEEPLECHASES TO be held under and subject to National Hunt Rules, 5 and 164 to 166. as to Corrupt and Fraudulent Practices, will take place near BEAUMARIS, on WEDNES- DAY. NOVEMBER 9th. 1910, and will in- clude LADIES' CUP (Open Race), WEL- TER, LIGHT WEIGHT, and FARMERS' RACES.-Full particulars on app ication to Mr. WM. GRIFFITH, Assistant Secretary, Beaumaris. MAJOR LAWRENCE WILLIAMS, Hon. Sec. A GREAT MUSICAL AND LITERARY t.c EISTEDDFOD will be held on TUESDAY AFTERNOON and EVENING, NOVEMBER 22nd, 1910, in connection with the "Excelsior" Lodge of Good Templars. SUBSTANTIAL PRIZES will be given, «f which the following is a summary: — CHILDREN'S CHOIR, L5 5s, and Silver Cup to Conductor. CHAMPION SOLO, E3 3s and Silver Cup. CHAMPION RECITATION, £1 Is and Chair. Other Solos, Guineas and Silver Medals. Violin Solo, JBl Is and Silver Medal with Gold Centre. One Stanza (Englyn), 10s 6d and Silver Medal. Temperance Story — not over 400 wards, 10s 6d and Silver Medal value 10s 6d. Musical Action Song; Photographs by Ama- teurs, etc. Prizes for Various Juven- ile Competitions, including Drawing, Writing, Snging, Reciting, etc. Programmes now ready price One Penny oach, per Post, Twopence. Full Programme of particulars may be had from the Hon. Secretarv-R. P. THOMAS, 25, William Street, Holyheead. LLANDUDNO AUTUMN CONCERTS. THE PIER COMPANY'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA, conducted by Mr W alter Haigh. Friday, October 28: MISS DOROTHY SILK (Soprano). GTIAND FINAL CONCERTS OF THE SERIES. Saturdav and Sunday October 2J and 30: MISS LUCY NUTTALL (Co-rraito). MR. JAMES COLEMAN (B-it-one). Admission to the Pier and Concerts: — Morning, 3d; Evening, 6d. I., lIlt, Seats and Gra.nd Circle, Is. ft^eerved Seats in Grand C11 ;O, 18 6d. PlEaiat the Pier Gates. Season Tickets (for three week- concerto), transferable, 5s and 8s. Weekly Tickets, 2s 6d and 5s {,d. Season and Weekly Tickets u now be obtained at the Pier Gates. Electric Cars: Cheap combr i concert and tram tickets each week c y evening, from Coiwyn Bay and Rhos. Ik- d on any car leaving Colwyn after 6 p.11 Special Rail Motor to liana ;.o leavee Colwyn Bay each evening at 7 calls at Mochdre, Llandudno Junction, Degan- wy, and arrives at Llandudno «u 7.32 p.m. I Late Trains on Wednesdayf I- Satur- I davs depart from Llandudno at 10.15 for all Stations to Bangor, and at for all Stations to Rhyl. except Llysfae. -.rd Foryd. 4 MONTHLY Ouilts, Boots, Costume?. Kk-.rts, Suila Clothing. etC. Send postcard fer ht" WHOLESALE SUPPL); Co., 79, KNIGHTRIDER ST., LCKDON.B C. COMMERCIAL J^OXEL RUlli 8TMXI, QAllNARVON. UINNIHS. TIAB, SrFI'KJRS, (applied on Shorts. aur Is. DINNER IN TOWM. yKMc ia.!C t<, 2.3G du. À NOR r .f K A iv Y Dail, from 12.3C to S1* tOL OTBTKRS fRESH V LILY, opened 03 the P-.ctv-v. All Orderi to ana livend at Priftt4 Is 6" pf' i-s.-t*. led Datob end N»tive Crcver* jt Stock All OriW Vjf. P\»¡, Attor-ii.'•» V, b'Vis' M. «.Xw f-n,» Tn 8ECUM THE GK^.AiV^I CRRY, ADVERTISE IN i D.V HERALD^